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Introduction to Applied Sociology

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Our latest video covers applied sociology, the problems we address, and the type of work we do.

Sociology in the News

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We look back at some examples of public sociology from the past year, and news of sociologists forging social change around the world.

Sociological Record

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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.

Sociology of Disaster Recovery

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We examine why a sociological understanding of emergency planning is necessary for the recovery process following Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica.

Sociology in Hollywood: Q&A with Parker Lemal-Brown

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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.

Sociology Careers in AI Policy

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Explore emerging careers for applied sociologists seeking to address ethical use of AI, as well as policy inequalities flowing from the proliferation of AI.

How to Find Work in Social Planning

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Deep dive into social planning roles available to sociologists, how to build experience, and how to demonstrate your skills to potential employers.

Sociology Career in Social Planning

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Today's post delves into a sociology career in social planning. We explore how a sociology graduate went from her Bachelor’s degree to youth counselling, to research in a university, to managing large community projects.

Sociology Career in Sustainability

How can your sociology degree help you establish a career in agriculture? We look at how one sociology graduate went from completing their degree in 2016, to applying her sociological knowledge to manage vineyards as well as testing new methods of growing crops and reducing water use.

Applied Sociology Careers and Pay

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Some of the most common career paths for sociologists are in education, however, other more specialised jobs are in applied sociology. This includes social work, journalism, administration, and more. Here are a few sources that report on applied sociology careers and pay.