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BSc Sociology
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Objectives
This course has been designed to give you an in-depth knowledge of sociology and contemporary social issues. It emphasises the applied nature of sociological knowledge and inquiry, and focuses on providing a practical knowledge of sociological methodologies and research approaches. You will also have extensive opportunities to choose specialist areas such as the sociology of cities, ethnicity and race. The course aims to enable you to own and apply sociological perspectives, concepts and research methods in order to understand contemporary society, social relations and social data.
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Entry requirements
You should have at least 200 points, including two or more A-levels. English Language GCSE at grade C or above (or equivalent) is also required. These requirements may be varied in individual cases.
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Academic title
BSc Sociology
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Course description
Course structure
You take eight modules a year at each of three levels. Joint Honours involves four modules from each level in Sociology, plus four from your other subject. You may also choose a Major/Minor after level 1.
Level 1
* Investigating the Social
* Social Problems
* Social Thought and Social Change
* The Sociological Imagination
* Trends in Contemporary Society
* IT and Society
* Race, Imperialism and Development
Level 2
* Comparative Social Structures
* Globalisation
* Interactive Methods
* Individual and Society
* Racism and Identity
* Sociology of Cities
Level 3
* Research Design and Analysis
* Contemporary Social Theory
* Project/Dissertation
* Education: Issues and Inequalities
* Global Social Policy
* Ethnicity and Nationalism
* Regenerating Cities
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