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You will take a set of core modules in which you will be introduced to the fundamental principles and methods of Sociology. You will learn how to think about the world with a 'sociological imagination', explore key social issues, and apply your learning in the field to make sociological sense of everyday life.

The programme includes an introduction to Anthropology which continues in stages 2 and 3 through compulsory and optional modules. You will also choose an additional module within sociology or beyond.

Modules

Compulsory Modules Credits
Comparing Cultures 20
The Sociological Imagination: An Introduction to the Discipline 20
Knowing in Sociology: An Introduction to Theory, Methods and Epistemology 20
Understanding Everyday Life 20
Investigating Inequalities and Crime 20
Optional Modules Credits
Politics and Society 20

About half of your time will be spent studying core modules on social theory and receiving practical hands-on training in research methods.

You can then choose optional modules – on subjects such as health, childhood, anthropology, refugees and criminology – so that you can begin to shape your degree according to your interests.

Modules

Compulsory Modules Credits
Understanding Social Change and Transformation 20
Researching Social Life I 20
Researching Social Life II 20
Optional Modules Credits
Career Development for second year students 20
Sociology of Crime: Social Control in Neoliberal Societies 20
Sociology of Health and Illness 20
Refugees and Displacement: Borders, Camps, and Asylum 20
Identity and Difference in Multicultural Britain 20

You will specialise and shape your final year to your specific interests by only taking modules of your own choice.

You will also undertake original sociological research that you define, design and conduct in the form part of a dissertation.

Modules

Compulsory Modules Credits
Dissertation in Sociology 40
Optional Modules Credits
Advanced Career Development module 20
Imagined Communities 20
Regulating Sexuality 20
Critical Approaches to Policing and Security 20
States of Mind: Sociology and Mental Health 20
Student Exchange 40
Investigating the Body 20
Class in Everyday Life 20
Racism and Society 20