Year One
You will:
study a range of modules that will provide you with a thorough grounding in the key concepts, theories and schools of thought in sociology, as well as some modules in psychology;
develop a sound understanding of the historical development and contemporary applications of sociological knowledge. Specifically, this will include how sociological knowledge can help us to make sense of the public issues and concerns which affect the communities within that we live, as well as understanding the philosophical debates that underpin sociological interpretations of the world around us; and
focus on enhancing a wide range of transferable skills, paying particular attention to improving your interpersonal and presentation skills, effective reading and writing, analytical thinking and critical reflection, as well as a sustained focus on the development of your research skills.
Modules
Introduction to Academia
Introduction to Psychology
Introduction to Psychology 2
The Sociological Imagination – Classical & Contemporary Sociological Theories & Concepts
The Sociological Imagination Part 2: Diversity and Inequality
Foundations of Psychology; Core Concepts and Practices
Year Two
You will:
continue to study a range of modules that will provide you with a thorough grounding in the key concepts, theories and schools of thought in sociology;
continue to develop your in-depth understanding of a broad range of substantive debates within the discipline of sociology with a particular focus on engaging with public issues and groups;
refine your knowledge of sociological theory, research design and implementation, social movements and global change, sociologies of gender and sexuality, sociologies of liberation, and social policy and politics; and
have the opportunity (subject to availability) to study for one semester at a university overseas. For more information, see Exchanges and Study Abroad.
Modules
Developmental and Social Psychology
Exploring Research
Material Culture: The Social Life of Things
Current Debates in Sociology
Education, Race and Ethnicity
Engaged Sociology
Year Three
You will:
continue to develop an indepth understanding of a broad range of substantive debates within the discipline of sociology with a particular focus on engaging with public issues and groups; and
continue to refine your knowledge of sociological theory, research design and implementation, social movements and global change, sociologies of gender and sexuality, sociologies of liberation, and social policy and politics.
Modules
Sociology of Knowledge & Science
Understanding the Sociological Present
Social Process and Social Movements
Class, Poverty and Inequality: Social Policy Responses
Research Skills
Community Education and the Organic Intellectual
Year Four
You will:
work closely with a member of academic staff to conduct your own independent research project in which you will be encouraged to bring together your knowledge of sociological theories and concepts, as well as refining your research skills; and
you will develop an ability to understand the relationship between complex sociological theory, practical research and contemporary public issues and concerns.
Modules
Dissertation (Public Sociology)
Options may include: Inequality, Poverty and Social Policy in Comparative Perspective/Gender Justice and Violence: Feminist Approaches/Embedded Sustainability/Political Ecology: the Social Study of Environmental Justice/The Sociology of Scotland/Community-based Education/Queer Feminist Sociology in Action
NB The modules listed here are correct at time of posting (Feb 2023) but may differ slightly to those offered in 2024. Please check back here for any updates.
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