What is Sociology?
Sociology is the study of how society is organised and how we experience life. It has been taught in British universities since the very beginning of the twentieth century, first at the London School of Economics and soon after at Liverpool University. These and other pioneering departments did groundbreaking research in major social issues such as poverty and crime.
If you are considering a career in Sociology, then this section of our website is a great place to start. We hope to answer most of your commonly asked questions and provide you with an overview of the discipline, as well as give you an idea of the different directions a career in sociology can take you.