Sociology with Politics and International Studies BSc (Hons) - Londonderry Campus 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 1 Mandatory POL102 Introduction to Government and Public Policy POL109 Foundations of Political Thought SOC102 Introduction to sociology SOC103 Sociology of Health and Illness SOC106 Contemporary Culture and Social Change SOC110 The Sociological Imagination Year 2 Mandatory POL319 Political thought: Text and Context POL320 British Politics: 'Race', Class and Policy SOC308 Classical sociological theory SOC312 Quantitative Research Methods SOC334 Contemporary Ireland SOC336 Qualitative Research Methods Year 3I SOC328 International Academic Studies (Study Abroad) Year 3P SOC337 Professional Practice - Applied Social and Policy Sciences Year 3 Mandatory POL514 Politics of Deeply Divided Societies POL520 The Politics of Identity SOC503 Methodology, Ethics and Politics of Research SOC505 Contemporary sociological theory SOC517 Dissertation Optional SOC506 Global Inequalities: Issues and Challenges SOC511 Media, Culture and Society

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 1 Mandatory POL102 Introduction to Government and Public Policy POL109 Foundations of Political Thought SOC102 Introduction to sociology SOC103 Sociology of Health and Illness SOC106 Contemporary Culture and Social Change SOC110 The Sociological Imagination Year 2 Mandatory POL319 Political thought: Text and Context POL320 British Politics: 'Race', Class and Policy SOC308 Classical sociological theory SOC312 Quantitative Research Methods SOC334 Contemporary Ireland SOC336 Qualitative Research Methods Year 3I SOC328 International Academic Studies (Study Abroad) Year 3P SOC337 Professional Practice - Applied Social and Policy Sciences Year 3 Mandatory POL514 Politics of Deeply Divided Societies POL520 The Politics of Identity SOC503 Methodology, Ethics and Politics of Research SOC505 Contemporary sociological theory SOC517 Dissertation Optional SOC506 Global Inequalities: Issues and Challenges SOC511 Media, Culture and Society

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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