
Sociology at Work: Working for social change
Sociology at Work promotes applied sociology — the use of sociology beyond academia to achieve positive transformation of society. We support the career planning of students and the professional practice of sociologists working in social policy, the community sector, activism, and more.
Resources

What is applied Sociology?
Find out about the history of applied sociology and the skills that a degree in sociology can offer.

Working Notes
Read our online journal, where applied sociologists reflect on using theory and method in their professional practice.

Job Hunting
Check out some tips for finding jobs, writing your CV and what to include in applications.

Videos
Listen to our interviews with applied sociologists who work in media, health, and evaluation.

Students
What can you do with a sociology degree? Head over to see student perspectives and achievements.
Our latest blog posts
- Sociology in Action
We showcase the achievements of sociology students, the careers of applied sociologists, and examples of sociology in the workplace. - Sociology in the News
We look back at some examples of public sociology from the past year, and news of sociologists forging social change around the world. - Sociological Record
Zofia Rydet is a Polish photographer who spent 20 years documenting the ‘Sociological Record.’ We review her work, and then take a look at visual sociology as an applied practice. - Sociology of Disaster Recovery
We examine why a sociological understanding of emergency planning is necessary for the recovery process following Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica. - Sociology in Hollywood: Q&A with Parker Lemal-Brown
Parker Lemal-Brown is a sociology graduate who has worked in marketing and communications, as well as creative development and production for television. He now runs a consulting company. - Using Sociology in Policy Implementation: Q&A with Dr Samantha Crompvoets
Dr Samantha Crompvoets is an applied sociologist with an impactful career in health, defence, and security. She tells us about how she uses sociology to implement policy change and deliver consultancy projects.

Sociology at Work
Enhancing awareness about applied sociology and supporting graduates
