Modules

Year 1 You will develop knowledge and understanding of foundational concepts and issues in Sociology and Sociological Research, as a platform for study in Years 2 and 3. Compulsory modules: Classical Sociological Theory Critical Scholarship in the Social Sciences Social Research Methods Societies in Transition. Examples of optional module: Any open module to the value of 20 credits offered elsewhere in the Department (e.g. Introduction to Criminological Theory) or by another Board of Studies, including appropriate credit-bearing language modules offered by the Centre for Foreign Language Study. Year 2 You will develop your understanding of key issues in sociological theory and research, building on work completed during the first year of study. You will also begin to study in detail various topics of substantive sociological relevance that relate to the Department’s major research themes. Compulsory modules: Modern and Contemporary Sociological Theory Research Methods in Action. Examples of optional modules: Communities and Social Justice Contemporary Criminological Theory Crime, Power and Social Inequalities Police and Policing Self, Identity and Society Sociology of Education and Social Inequalities Sociology of Health and Medicine Violence and Abuse in Society Any open module to the value of 20 credits offered elsewhere by another Board of Studies, including appropriate credit-bearing language modules offered by the Centre for Foreign Language Study. Year 3 In the final year of study, you will focus on detailed critical analysis and evaluation of salient social issues drawing upon conceptual knowledge and understanding developed over the previous two years of study. You will also undertake an independent research project related to a specific area of sociological interest through your dissertation thesis. Compulsory module: Dissertation. Examples of optional modules: Community Placement Crime, Justice and the Sex Industry Cyberculture and Cybercrime Inside Out: Issues in Criminal Justice Social Policy Sociology of Forensic Science and Criminal Investigation Sociology of Work and Professions Feminist Anti-Violence Activism (short module) Justice, Violence and Abuse (short module) Youth in Crisis (short module) Sociology of Mental Health (short module) Sociology of Reproduction and Parenthood (short module) Any open module to the value of 20 credits offered by another Board of Studies, including appropriate credit-bearing language modules offered by the Centre for Foreign Language Study.