Here are some of the ways in which taking sociology as a major or minor subject helps students build careers in health, business, and communication, as well as developing other vital professional skills.
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Career in Sports Sociology
Have you considered that a career in applied sociology can take you to the big leagues? American sports sociologist, Dr Harry Edwards, is known as the architect of the 1968 Olympics protest and one of the pioneers of the sociology of sport. He has been working as a sports consultant for over 40 years.
Visual Sociology of Housing Crisis
A new exhibition uses visual sociology to tackle the social stigma of living in subdivided units, bedspace and ‘coffin home’ apartments in Hong Kong.
Sociology of Disaster Planning
Two show how sociology can inform disaster planning, and why public policy must invest in better strategies and community education.
The Sociology of Doing Nothing, Probation and COVID-19
Dr Marian Badea works as a Probation Inspector in the social policy sector, in Bucharest, Romania. Marian analyses reports and coordinates activities of probation officers in 42 regions. COVID-19 social distancing laws have radically altered how probation officers carry out their work.
Using Applied Sociology to Provide Care to Student Residents During COVID-19
Benjamin Drury works as a Resident Head, in the not-for-profit sector (service delivery), in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Benjamin discusses how his role looking after the needs of students on campus has changed under lockdown, with much of his support moving online.
Applying for an Applied Sociology Job
Learn how to apply for a job as an applied sociologist. Including how to communicate with your prospective employer, to how to write a cover letter, to what to write in your job application.
Writing a CV and Resume for Applied Sociology Jobs
How to write a curriculum vitae and resume for applied sociology jobs
How to Look for Work in Applied Sociology
A few strategies to finding work as an applied sociologist
Challenges and Opportunities in Applied Sociology Careers
Sociology graduates identify gaps in their vocational training and the careers they go into.
Sociology at Work 