This extended course is perfect if you want a degree in Sociology, but don’t meet the standard entry requirements. First we prepare you for your degree during the Foundation year, bringing you up to speed with academic skills and a firm grounding in the subject. Then you can go on to do the full undergraduate degree. Sociology is about understanding our social world - how we interact and relate to each other. It is also about understanding where we came from and where we are going so that we help to improve social conditions for all. By studying sociology at the University of East London, you’ll not only discover the answers to those questions, you’ll gain the skills and understanding to be able to challenge inequalities and shape social policy in the world around you. UEL is at the centre of one of the largest urban regeneration projects in Europe. Our sociology team plays a leading role in this changing landscape, running research centres such the Centre for Narrative Research, the London East Research Institute and the Centre for Institutional Studies. You’ll have the opportunity to take in these important research areas and have a real impact on people’s lives. Future career: All of our sociology courses at UEL are about working with people. But that doesn’t mean you can only become a social worker at the end of your course. The reality is that a sociology degree will prepare you for a wide variety of jobs. Increased focus on people, relationships and communication skills means that our students have gone into fields as diverse as teaching, human resources, the police and journalism. Many large retail firms such as Laura Ashley, Tesco and Marks & Spencer now view sociology graduates as ideal candidates to step straight on to their management training schemes. You may want to consider taking your studies further on a postgraduate course at UEL and helping to shape the local community with your research.