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School of Applied Social Sciences

What our students say

The Sociology department at Durham was a constant source of support and stimulation during my time at University. I studied for a BA Sociology and thoroughly enjoyed being taught by the passionate academics in the department, who helped me develop as a writer and massively improved my communication skills. The broad scope of subjects I had available to study, from rock music to mental health to the surveillance society, was the main reason the degree was so challenging, enjoyable and useful. I am now working as a journalist with a media company in London, the skills I learnt in my 3 years doing Sociology at Durham are invaluable.

Nico Franks, BA Sociology 2011

"I would like to say a massive thank you to the entire sociology department. I really enjoyed the course and thought the support and teaching from all involved was excellent."

Ed, 3rd year Sociology student, May 2009

Studying Anthropology and Sociology (BA) at Durham University provided me with strong multi-disciplinary background that has been extremely useful for my work within the humanitarian sector. The course provided me with current thinking and theory regarding cultures and society and also taught me to be more critical and analytical in my work. I have since worked at a number of humanitarian agencies and organizations and have also continued my education, studying Disasters, Adaptation and Development (MA) at Kings College, London. This course also focused on aspects of culture, society and risk, and I was able to draw on the information that I learnt during my course at Durham University. The lecturers at Durham University are very supportive and interesting and have also been very kind in providing post-degree support in terms of references and guidance. Durham is a great place to live and I would really recommend the courses in the Faculty of Social Sciences and Health to anyone interested in social sciences, particularly because you are able to pick and explore the areas that are most interesting to you.

Emma Lovell BA Anthropology and Sociology 2007