Sociology

Your insight into the social world is unique. This course will encourage you to explore your own social identity and consider your experiences of the world. You will let this self awareness inform your studies, and in the process you may even discover new specialisms you are passionate about pursuing.

In Year 2 and 3 of your studies you can choose from a diverse range of modules covering topics from across sociology and criminology. This means you can tailor your degree to your interests and future career ambitions.

On specialist modules you will learn qualitative and quantitative research methods that are used by sociologists and apply them to your own research. We will also introduce you to the different theoretical perspectives you will use to analyse topics such as:
-Sexuality
-Death
-Technology and media
-Inequalities
-The body and identity

You will also have opportunities to engage with professionals working in different sectors. You can learn from their experiences and ask advice to help you prepare for the future.

We will help you to develop your critical thinking skills so you can back up your ideas with evidence and reason. The staff who will support you as you study are all active in social research, meaning the material you cover is the most relevant it can be.

Course Modules

Year 1
Our academic year is split into 2 semesters. How many modules you take each semester will depend on whether you are studying full time or part time.
In your first year, if you are studying full time, you will take:
-3 compulsory modules in semester 1
-3 compulsory modules in semester 2.
If you are studying part time, the modules above will be split over 2 years.
Modules:
Communicating Ideas
Introduction to Sociological Theory
Sociology of Everyday Life
Pleasure, Leisure and Social Interaction
Social Inequalities: Key Themes
Deviance

Year 2
In your second year, if you are studying full time, you will take:
-2 compulsory modules and 1 optional module in semester 1
-1 compulsory module and 2 optional modules in semester 2.
If you are studying part time, the modules above will be split over 2 years.
Optional modules will run if they receive enough interest. Not all modules will run every year.
Modules:
Social Research Methods 1
Gender, Sexuality and Media
Sociology of Work
Social Inequalities: Contemporary Debates
Political Sociology
Sociology of the Very Worst
Social Research Methds 2
Social Change, Technology and Risk

Year 3
In your third year, if you are studying full time, you will take:
-2 optional modules in semester 1
-2 optional modules in semester 2
Your Sociological Investigation module which runs across semester 1 and 2.
If you are studying part time, the modules above will be split over 2 years.
Optional modules will run if they receive enough interest. Not all modules will run every year.
Modules:
Social Science Investigation
Sex Work
Critical Criminology
Gender, Body and Power
Spatial Sociology
Theory Now
Crime and Media
Prisons and Penology
Youth and Resistance
State, Nation and Migration
Health, Illness and Society
Death