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Objectives
Our courses are designed to allow increasing specialisation throughout your degree. At level one you take 12 ten-credit modules which introduce you to the fundamentals of sociological and policy analysis, and you study options from the department and wider University. At levels two and three your modules become more specialised. Throughout your course you receive training in research techniques, information retrieval, group and presentational skills, study and analytical skills. In the final year all students write a long essay or dissertation on a subject of their own choice. This involves a sustained study project, which is individually supervised by a member of staff, and provides the opportunity for undertaking field research.
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Entry requirements
Entry requirements GCE/VCE A Levels - BBB Two GCE A Levels plus two GCE AS Levels - BB+BB Scottish Highers - AAAB - ABBB (at least one Advanced Higher with a minimum of grade B) Irish Leaving Cert. - AAABB-ABBBB BTEC Level N - 2 Distinctions and 1 Merit - 1 Distinction and 2 Merits International Baccalaureate - 30-35 points
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Academic title
BA Sociology
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Course description
Our students usually select from a range of compulsory and optional modules to add up to 120 credits.
Some departments offer courses that don't feature optional modules whereas other courses are fully flexible.
Important notice :
This is a list of modules that have been offered in the past. We expect similar modules to be offered for courses starting in 2009.
This information is provided for illustration only and you should check with the department directly when applying to confirm module options.
Typical First Year Modules
Module/Unit Credits
Introduction to Social Inquiry 10
Introduction to Social Policy 10
Introduction to Sociology 10
Social Divisions in Contemporary Society 10
Sociological Studies Honours Seminar 1 10
Sociological Studies Honours Seminar 2 10
Gender, Sexuality and Society 10
National Traditions in Sociology 10
Sociology of the Market 10
The Body in Society 10
Understanding Crime - Sociological Perspectives 10
Typical Second Year Modules
Module/Unit Credits
Introduction to Social Theory 20
Social Research Principles and Skills 20
Ageing and Society 20
Comparative Social Policy: The Diversity and Divisions of Social Welfare 20
Globalization: Theories and Trends 20
Quality of Life 20
Race and Racism in Europe 20
Social Policy 20
Social Policy and Criminology 20
The Sociology of Health, Illness and Medicine 20
Typical Third Year Modules
Module/Unit Credits
Dissertation in Sociology 40
Business and Society 20
Children, Childhood and the Law 20
Children, Culture and Society 20
Cultures of Health and Illness 20
Death and Dying: Socio-Cultural Perspectives 20
Globalisation, International Organisations and Social Policy 20
Internet and Society 20
Involving Service Users in Research for Policy and Practice 20
Social Research: Practice 20
Sociology of the European Union 20
