Programme overview
Main Subject
Sociology
Degree
BA
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Sociology, a fascinating subject, provides a critical understanding of all aspects of society and social life. Studying Sociology enables students develop an understanding of the contemporary world, human behaviour and the forces shaping society. Students are let to examine a broad spectrum of social, political, historical, cultural and economic issues while examining topical issues such as class and society, inequality, healthcare, disability issues, globalisation, crime, family life, gender and so on.
The BA Sociology programme is specifically designed to help students comprehend how societies, institutions and practices came into being, how they work and might change in the future. This highly relevant discipline is particularly concerned with social transformation and in developing an insight into the major challenges in contemporary society. Besides the core modules that provide students with the theoretical framework and practical skills, students will be able to choose from a wide range of options reflecting the considerable research expertise of our academic staff.
While given an opportunity to study, students would benefit from distinctive emphasis on Health Sociology and will be able to take modules on topics such as the sociology of gender, stratification, family and kinship, religion, science and technology, addiction, and the media.
The programme, indeed, will provide students with an insight into contemporary society, practical and transferable skills sought after by major employers and relevant to a wide range of careers in the private, public and other sectors including Business, Journalism, Marketing, Social Research, Teaching, Retailing, Human Resources, Overseas Development, Government and the Civil Service.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Sociology
Degree
BA
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Sociology, a fascinating subject, provides a critical understanding of all aspects of society and social life. Studying Sociology enables students develop an understanding of the contemporary world, human behaviour and the forces shaping society. Students are let to examine a broad spectrum of social, political, historical, cultural and economic issues while examining topical issues such as class and society, inequality, healthcare, disability issues, globalisation, crime, family life, gender and so on.
The BA Sociology programme is specifically designed to help students comprehend how societies, institutions and practices came into being, how they work and might change in the future. This highly relevant discipline is particularly concerned with social transformation and in developing an insight into the major challenges in contemporary society. Besides the core modules that provide students with the theoretical framework and practical skills, students will be able to choose from a wide range of options reflecting the considerable research expertise of our academic staff.
While given an opportunity to study, students would benefit from distinctive emphasis on Health Sociology and will be able to take modules on topics such as the sociology of gender, stratification, family and kinship, religion, science and technology, addiction, and the media.
The programme, indeed, will provide students with an insight into contemporary society, practical and transferable skills sought after by major employers and relevant to a wide range of careers in the private, public and other sectors including Business, Journalism, Marketing, Social Research, Teaching, Retailing, Human Resources, Overseas Development, Government and the Civil Service.
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