Program Overview

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Studying sociology at LSBU means learning to see the world though a different lens. You will be guided to dig deep into contemporary social questions by expert, experienced and enthusiastic academics doing cutting-edge research. You will join an academic community committed to social justice and dedicated to helping students fulfil their potential. Sociology at LSBU provides you with the opportunity to grapple with many current issues such as globalisation, gender, religion, sexuality, identity formation, nationalism and more.

The Black Studies pathway is designed to enable you to develop a deeper understanding of race and racism which, thanks to the activism of the #Black Lives Matter movement and its allies, is now back on the political agenda. In Year 2 you will explore the history of empire and analyse its social, political and economic legacies. This will provide a solid basis for understanding the power dynamics of racial inequalities in the present. In Year 3 you will explore the ways in which Black communities have responded to racial injustice. Theories relating to the social construction of ‘race’ will also be explored, enabling you to engage with confidence with issues of identity – notably how identities are formed, lived and expressed.

Here at LSBU we help you focus on your future through our core work-experience module in Year 2. We develop your abilities as an investigator of society and we develop your skills and confidence in key areas to help you turn your degree into an excellent career.

By the end of your time at LSBU you will have a balance of theory, practice and experience that will deepen your understanding of yourself and the world, and, what is more, give you the tools to be an active agent for change across the globe.

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Why Sociology (Black Studies) at LSBU?

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Ranked 1st for Sociology among London moderns for Graduate Prospects (Complete University Guide 2022)

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Taught by nationally and internationally renowned academics engaged in exciting, cutting-edge research.

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Excellent preparation for a career in teaching, social work, marketing, public administration, the voluntary sector, social research, journalism and research.

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Be part of an academic community dedicated to social justice and global responsibility - with an inspiring schedule of guest speakers, events, volunteering opportunities and exchange of ideas.

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Do a work placement in Year 2 that will enrich your CV and awareness of working practice.