There have been some pretty unusual sociology modules hitting the headlines of late.
Firstly, there was the news television drama The Wire has become the subject of a 10-week module at the University of York. Interested? You'll certainly need to be a fan the show, as students need to soak up all 60 one-hour episodes before even stepping into the lecture hall.
If pop, fame and meat dresses are more your thing then perhaps the University of Carolina's offering would appeal - they've dedicated a module to the life, work and rise to fame of pop provocateur Lady Gaga. The Guardian's Music Blog has a hilarious take on what a Gaga BA Hons seminar might cover, by the way.
Now, of course, many sociology degrees are, shall we say, a little more traditional in their approach to teaching the subject. So, whether your course has hit the headlines or not, what sort of careers can you expect to go into with this qualification?
Seeing as sociology is the study of people and society, it's not surprising many grads go on to target people-focused careers, says Graduate Prospects careers adviser Margaret Holbrough. She told Guardian Money how social and welfare professions, such as social worker, counsellor and community development officer, are all popular choices. However, there are plenty more opportunities for sociologists to utilise their skills in a range of careers, including teaching, journalism and market research.
So, if you're pondering your career choices and you want to know what sort of employers value the skills you've developed over the course of your degree, we're here to help. Our panel of academics and careers expert will be taking your questions in a live Q&A on 18 May between 1pm and 4pm.
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Our panel:
Dr Malcolm J Todd is the head of learning, teaching and graduate employability in the Faculty of Development and Society at Sheffield Hallam University. He teaches sociology and is the author of publications on student learning, graduate employability and work experience. Malcolm is a trustee of the British Sociological Association.
Eric Harrison studied Social and Political Sciences at the University of Cambridge, and later did a DPhil in Sociology at the University of Oxford. He is currently senior research fellow in the Centre for Comparative Social Surveys at City University London.
Suzanne Hallam is director of learning and teaching at the School of Sociology and Social Policy, University of Leeds.
Lynne Pettinger is a lecturer in sociology at the University of Essex, where she teaches modules on research methodology and work, among others. She researches work and employment.
Edwin van Teijlingen is professor of reproductive health research in the School of Health and Social Care at Bournemouth University. Edwin trained as a medical sociologist and has an interest in mixed-methods research, qualitative research and evaluation research.
Dr Rebecca Coleman is a lecturer in the Department of Sociology at Lancaster University, where she researches and teaches on media, culture and society.
Dr Claire Waterton is a senior lecturer in the Department of Sociology at Lancaster, where she researches and teaches on the environment and society.
Steve Aldred is joining us from the School of Social Sciences at Birmingham City University.
Dr Roger Slack is a lecturer in Sociology and Research Methods at Bangor University.
We're also going to be joined by several representatives from the University of Sussex.
Dr Ben Fincham is a lecturer in sociology, Dr Alana Lentin is a senior lecturer in sociology and Gerard Delanty is professor of sociology and head of department at the University of Sussex.
