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Sociology at Work: Working for social change

Sociology at Work promotes applied sociology — the use of sociology beyond academia to achieve positive transformation of society. We support the career planning of students and the professional practice of sociologists working in social policy, the community sector, activism, and more.

Resources

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What is applied Sociology?

Find out about the history of applied sociology and the skills that a degree in sociology can offer.

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Working Notes

Read our online journal, where applied sociologists reflect on using theory and method in their professional practice.

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Careers

See case studies on the varied career pathways for sociology practitioners.

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Job Hunting

Check out some tips for finding jobs, writing your CV and what to include in applications.

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Videos

Listen to our interviews with applied sociologists who work in media, health, and evaluation.

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Students

What can you do with a sociology degree? Head over to see student perspectives and achievements.

Our latest blog posts

  • Painting of a self-portrait of Zofia Rydet. She is a young white woman with short light curly hair, wearing a white top and a long necklace, as she looks into a camera. A man is hazy in the background
    Sociological Record
    Zofia Rydet is a Polish photographer who spent 20 years documenting the ‘Sociological Record.’ We review her work, and then take a look at visual sociology as an applied practice.
  • Two Black women face away, looking at a flattened house and debris, beside fallen trees
    Sociology of Disaster Recovery
    We examine why a sociological understanding of emergency planning is necessary for the recovery process following Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica.
  • Parker Lemal-Brown is a white man with black hair and a beard. He stands in front of a crowd, with a monitor behind him saying, "Story structure"
    Sociology in Hollywood: Q&A with Parker Lemal-Brown
    Parker Lemal-Brown is a sociology graduate who has worked in marketing and communications, as well as creative development and production for television. He now runs a consulting company.
  • Using Sociology in Policy Implementation: Q&A with Dr Samantha Crompvoets
    Dr Samantha Crompvoets is an applied sociologist with an impactful career in health, defence, and security. She tells us about how she uses sociology to implement policy change and deliver consultancy projects.
  • Painting of two smiling people sitting at their desks. An Asian woman is writing with a pen on a book, and a Black man with earrings, glasses and an earring watches her
    Sociology Careers in AI Policy
    Explore emerging careers for applied sociologists seeking to address ethical use of AI, as well as policy inequalities flowing from the proliferation of AI.
  • Painting, close up of hands working over a large piece of paper with drawings and text. The hands are holding colourful post-it notes that say 'customer'
    How to Find Work in Social Planning
    Deep dive into social planning roles available to sociologists, how to build experience, and how to demonstrate your skills to potential employers.
People protesting in Sydney, Australia, holding banners and the Aboriginal flag

Sociology at Work

Enhancing awareness about applied sociology and supporting graduates

Learn more about our aims