Students – Sociology at Work

Sociology in Action

We showcase the achievements of sociology students, the careers of applied sociologists, and examples of sociology in the workplace.

Benefits of Studying Sociology

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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.

Challenges and Opportunities in Applied Sociology Careers

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Sociology graduates identify gaps in their vocational training and the careers they go into.

Sociology of Law

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Sociology student and Fullbright Scholar, Jesse Fenichel, worked as a “temp attorney” over the summers before heading to the Philippines to study the ever-growing market for outsourcing American legal work overseas.

The Power of Sociology

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“[Students] can see the power and relevance of sound social theories and sociological perspectives together with strong methodologies to analyse social conditions and suggest change.” – Malaysian sociologist Professor Abdul Rahman Embong

Learning to Write a Thesis: An Applied Sociology Perspective

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A new graph shows sociology theses are in the top ten longest PhD dissertations. We review the PhD as an apprenticeship, the benefits of PhD brevity to your professional career, and a case study of writing in an applied job

Why Do We Read So Much in Sociology?

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Applied sociological work ‘in the real world’ often involves identifying relevant materials in a short time frame, and swift synthesis. The skills you gain throughout your undergraduate reading will be invaluable to your career.

How Sociology Class Discussions Benefit Your Career

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Class discussions during your sociology degree provide valuable communication and team skills that will serve you well in your professional career.

Networking at a Postgraduate Workshop

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Attending academic conferences as a student can help to combat the alienation of doing a PhD, as well as building your future professional network, and providing insights on publishing

Benefits of an Internship

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The benefits of doing an internship as part of your degree include work experience, networking, and an opportunity to apply your sociological knowledge to client projects.