Applied sociology is the translation of sociological theory into practice for specific clients.
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Social Science Graduates More Likely to be Employed
A new UK study by Campaign for Social Science shows that social science graduates are more likely to be in paid employment than arts or science graduates.
Podcast: Doing Applied Work
Our podcast provides an overview of the work that applied sociologists do outside academia
Sociology at Work Podcast Series Kicks Off
Our podcast kicks off with a background about why Sociology at Work was formed, the types of professional concerns we address, and what you can expect from our series.
Sociology for Clients
This post provides an overview of the client work that applied sociologists carry out, as well as examples of applied sociological work in the public service, the private sector, and consultancy.
Famous Applied Sociologists
Did you know that Dr Martin Luther King Jr had a degree in sociology? The American Sociological Association lists these public figures as having degrees in sociology: Rev. Jesse Jackson Emily Balch, 1946 Nobel Peace Prize winner (a social worker and social reformer) Dan Aykroyd, actor/ Blues Brother Robin Williams, actor/ comedian Then again… Ronald Reagan alsoContinueContinue reading “Famous Applied Sociologists”
Sociological Job Skills
Creative, organisational, effective, extensive experience, track-record, motivated, innovative, problem solving, communication skills, and dynamic. These may be overused buzzwords, but this is just what recruiters are looking for, and sociologists have these skills in spades.