Sociology

Description

According to the National Student Survey, 9 out of 10 of our sociology students are satisfied with the course and believe that staff are enthusiastic and good at explaining things. As a result of the course, 94% of our students feel more confident in tackling unfamiliar problems.

The core of the course is focused on principles and practice of social theory and social research. In addition, you can choose between three broad pathways built-up from optional modules:

• ‘Gender and Culture’ – which will enable management of difference and diversity in many types of workplace
• ‘Health and the Social Body’ – which covers content that is relevant to health and social care and/or social work/disability professions
• ‘Family and Identity’ – which is relevant to future careers in social policy/health and Social Care/Social Work

88% of graduates from Sunderland’s social science courses enter employment or further study within six months of graduating, according to the 2010 Destination of Higher Education Leavers Survey. We help you develop transferable skills and identify careers that are a satisfying fit with your abilities and aspirations.

Detailed Course Facts

• GBP 7800 Year (EEA)
• GBP 9500 Year (International)

• English

Course Content

We offer different types of modules:

• Core modules (compulsory for everyone on the course)
• Optional modules linked to distinct pathways
• Further optional modules

The pathways are a useful way to organise your choice of modules, allowing you to develop specialisms that enhance your employability. However you do not have to stick rigidly with pathways and, beyond the core modules, you are free to choose any combination of options.

Year 1 (national level 4)

• Introduction to Sociological Theories (20 Credits)
• Social Problems (20 Credits)
• Applied Qualitative Research Methods in the Social Sciences (20 Credits)
• Introduction to Gender, Diversity and Society (20 Credits)

Options (choose two):

• Introduction to Criminology (20 Credits)
• Introduction to the Criminal Justice System (20 Credits)
• Introduction to Human Geography (20 Credits)
• Industry, Economy and Society 1750 – 1970 (20 Credits)
• Democracy and Tyranny (20 Credits)
• Britain since 1945 (20 Credits)
• English for Academic Purposes (20 Credits)
• University Language Scheme (20 Credits)
• Dimensions in Health (20 Credits)
• Practical Skills in Health and Social Care (20 Credits)

Year 2 (national level 5)

• Social Theory of Industrial Society (20 Credits)
• Quantitative Research Methods in the Social Sciences (20 Credits)
• Social Policy (20 Credits)

Pathways (choose one):

Gender and Culture

• Gender, Diversity and Society (20 Credits)
• Geographies of Social Exclusion (20 Credits)

Family and Identity

• Sex, Families and the Construction of Personal Lives (20 Credits)
• Youth, Crime and Sociology (20 Credits)

plus one further option

Health and the Social Body

• Medicalisation, Normality and the Body (20 Credits)

plus two further options

You will take 5 modules in sociology and further optional modules include:

• Issues in Criminology (20 Credits)
• Contemporary Criminal Justice (20 Credits)
• Experiencing Twentieth Century Europe (20 Credits)
• European Political Ideas (20 Credits)
• British Politics and Government (20 Credits)
• Health Improvement and Healthy Lifestyles (20 Credits)
• Life Course Approaches to the Health of Children, Young People and Families (20 Credits)
• Independent Learning Module (20 Credits)

Final Year (national level 6)

• Advanced Social Theories (20 Credits)
• Dissertation (40 Credits)

Pathways (continued from the previous year):

Gender and Culture

• Gender, Sex and Identity (20 Credits)
• Youth, Gender and Identities (20 Credits)

plus one further option

Family and Identity

• Ageing Society (20 Credits)
• Gender, Sex and Identity (20 Credits)
• Youth, Gender and Identities (20 Credits)

Health and the Social Body

• Disability, Medicine and Society (20 Credits)

Plus two further optionsFurther optional modules:

• Re-imagining Crime and Criminology (20 Credits)
• Race, Racialisation and the Criminal Justice System (20 Credits)
• Punishment and Society (20 Credits)
• Independent Learning Module (20 Credits)
• Life Course Approaches to Health and Ageing(20 Credits)
• Substance Use and Society (20 Credits)
• Violence Gender and Society (20 Credits)

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6 CAE score : 60(Grade C)

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

Requirements

Our typical offer will be in the region of 260 points from a minimum of two A Levels or equivalent (for example 1 x AVCE double award).

We accept a maximum of 20 points from Level 3 Key Skills qualifications.

We also require three passes at GCSE grade C or above, which must include Mathematics and English Language, or a minimum of Level 2 Key Skills in Communication and Application of Number.

Other acceptable qualifications

BTEC National: 260 points from a BTEC Certificate or Diploma.

Access Courses: We would require successful completion of an Access to Higher Education course that is accredited by the Quality Assurance Agency. We would also require a minimum of grade C in GCSE in Mathematics and English Language or the equivalent as part of your course.

Scottish Highers: Our typical offer is for 260 points.

Irish Leaving Certificate: Our typical offer is for 260 points.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

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Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Access Bursary

  Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

• Alumni Bursary

  Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than University of Sunderland.

Funding

Scholarships on offer include cash bursaries, reduced tuition fees, free accommodation and free public transport.