Sociology with Criminology BSc (Hons) Undergraduate Programme By Ulster University |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

There are three key emphases in the Sociology degree: an emphasis on the theories and explanatory frameworks found in sociology; an emphasis on examining the social features of contemporary society within a global context; and an emphasis on developing student skills in the collection and assessment of evidence and the development of arguments. During your degree, you will have an opportunity to apply your sociological knowledge through a range of projects and learning activities, as well as in in-depth discussions with teaching staff. Our approach to teaching and learning gives you a range of opportunities through the degree to reflect on and shape your developing areas of interest in sociology. Sociology at Ulster has a history of receiving excellent external examiner reports and very high approval ratings in the National Student Survey (which is completed by final year students). Year Status Code Title 1 C PUP119 Introduction to Crime and Deviance 1 C PUP120 Crime and Criminal Justice 1 C SOC102 Introduction to Sociology 1 C SOC103 Sociology of Health and Illness 1 C SOC106 Contemporary Culture & Social Change 1 C SOC110 The Sociological Imagination 2 C PUP310 Sentencing and Punishment 2 C SOC308 Classical sociological theory 2 C SOC312 Quantitative research methods 2 C SOC334 Contemporary Ireland 2 C SOC336 Qualitative Research Methods 2 O PUP305 State Crime 2 O PUP318 Policing and Society 2 O PUP321 Young People, Crime & Justice 3 O SOC328 International Academic Studies (Study Abroad) 3 O SOC337 Professional Practice – Applied Social and Policy Sciences 4 C SOC503 Methodology, Ethics and Politics of Research 4 C SOC505 Contemporary sociological theory 4 C SOC517 Dissertation 4 O PUP529 Green Criminology and Environmental Crime 4 O PUP535 Gender, Sexuality, Crime and Justice 4 O SOC506 Global Inequalities: Issues and Challenges 4 O SOC511 Media, Culture and Society 4 O PUP530 Crime, Social Order and Social Control 4 O PUP531 Prisons, Punishment and Power

Programme overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

There are three key emphases in the Sociology degree: an emphasis on the theories and explanatory frameworks found in sociology; an emphasis on examining the social features of contemporary society within a global context; and an emphasis on developing student skills in the collection and assessment of evidence and the development of arguments. During your degree, you will have an opportunity to apply your sociological knowledge through a range of projects and learning activities, as well as in in-depth discussions with teaching staff. Our approach to teaching and learning gives you a range of opportunities through the degree to reflect on and shape your developing areas of interest in sociology. Sociology at Ulster has a history of receiving excellent external examiner reports and very high approval ratings in the National Student Survey (which is completed by final year students). Year Status Code Title 1 C PUP119 Introduction to Crime and Deviance 1 C PUP120 Crime and Criminal Justice 1 C SOC102 Introduction to Sociology 1 C SOC103 Sociology of Health and Illness 1 C SOC106 Contemporary Culture & Social Change 1 C SOC110 The Sociological Imagination 2 C PUP310 Sentencing and Punishment 2 C SOC308 Classical sociological theory 2 C SOC312 Quantitative research methods 2 C SOC334 Contemporary Ireland 2 C SOC336 Qualitative Research Methods 2 O PUP305 State Crime 2 O PUP318 Policing and Society 2 O PUP321 Young People, Crime & Justice 3 O SOC328 International Academic Studies (Study Abroad) 3 O SOC337 Professional Practice – Applied Social and Policy Sciences 4 C SOC503 Methodology, Ethics and Politics of Research 4 C SOC505 Contemporary sociological theory 4 C SOC517 Dissertation 4 O PUP529 Green Criminology and Environmental Crime 4 O PUP535 Gender, Sexuality, Crime and Justice 4 O SOC506 Global Inequalities: Issues and Challenges 4 O SOC511 Media, Culture and Society 4 O PUP530 Crime, Social Order and Social Control 4 O PUP531 Prisons, Punishment and Power

Admission Requirements

We recognise a range of qualifications for admission to our courses. In addition to the specific entry conditions for this course you must also meet the University’s General Entrance Requirements. The entry conditions below apply to applicants presenting qualifications from Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland or Great Britain.

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