Sociology and Social Anthropology with a Year in Finland

Description

Sociology provides ways of making sense of a world undergoing unprecedented social change and uncertainty. This programme provides you with an understanding of core traditions and contemporary developments in sociological thinking and research. It also features a range of specialist areas such as race and ethnic identity, sociological approaches to violence, terrorism and society, new media technologies, the sociology of health, sex and gender and the sociology of science and technology.

Kent's School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research (SSPSSR) has consistently achieved the highest ratings for the quality of its teaching and research. Within the School, students are encouraged to explore diverse areas such as social theory, terrorism, globalisation, the sociology of work, drugs, street culture and popular culture.

A Year in Hong Kong

Going abroad as part of a Kent degree is an amazing opportunity and a chance for you to develop both personally and professionally. On this programme you spend your third year at the world-renowned Chinese University of Hong Kong.

During your Year Abroad you complete course work and attend lectures and seminars (taught in English) at your host university, just as you would at Kent. The marks you gain will count towards your final degree.

Independent rankings

In the National Student Survey 2013 95% of Sociology students were satisfied with the quality of their course.

In The Complete University Guide 2014, Sociology research was rated 2nd in the UK.

Detailed Course Facts

• GBP 9000 Year (EEA)
• GBP 12450 Year (Non-EEA)

• English

Course Content

The course structure below gives a flavour of the modules that will be available to you and provides details of the content of this programme. This listing is based on the current curriculum and may change year to year in response to new curriculum developments and innovation. Most programmes will require you to study a combination of compulsory and optional modules, you may also have the option to take ‘wild’ modules from other programmes offered by the University in order that you may customise your programme and explore other subject areas of interest to you or that may further enhance your employability.

Stage 1

Possible modules may include:

• SO336 - Sociology of Everyday Life
• SO337 - Fundamentals of Sociology
• SO408 - Sociological Theory: The Classics
• SA300 - Social Problems and Social Policy I: Youth,The family and the State
• SO305 - Introduction to Criminology
• SO334 - Modern Culture

You have the opportunity to select wild modules in this stage

Stage 2

Possible modules may include:

• SO602 - Social Research Methods
• SO727 - Contemporary Sociological Theory

Year abroad

Going abroad as part of a Kent degree is an amazing opportunity and a chance for you to develop both personally and professionally. On this programme you spend your third year at the world-renowned Chinese University of Hong Kong.

During your Year Abroad you complete course work and attend lectures and seminars (taught in English) at your host university, just as you would at Kent. The marks you gain will count towards your final degree.

Possible modules may include:

• SO606 - Year Abroad Mark One
• SO607 - Year Abroad Mark Two

Stage 3

Possible modules may include:

• SO603 - Health and Health Policy
• SA503 - A Future for the Welfare State? Social Change, Challenge and Crisis
• SA519 - The Social Politics of Food
• SA525 - Education,Training and Social Policy
• SA531 - The Care and Protection of Children and Families
• SO505 - Sociology of Crime and Deviance
• SO506 - Popular Culture, Media and Society
• SO509 - Health, Illness and Medicine
• SO525 - Environmental Politics
• SO532 - Mental Health
• SO533 - Gender, Crime and Criminal Justice
• SO534 - Violence and Society
• SO535 - Youth and Crime
• SO536 - Criminal Justice in Modern Britain:Development, Issues and Politics
• SO537 - Race and Racism
• SO538 - Childhood, Society and Children's Rights
• SO539 - Environmental Policy and Practice
• SO575 - Poverty, Inequality and Social Security
• SO594 - Terrorism and Modern Society
• SO595 - Reproductive Health Policy in Britain
• SO601 - Welfare in Modern Britain
• SO645 - The Third Sector: Charities and Social Enterprises in Modern Societies
• SO657 - Digital Culture
• SO659 - Risk and Society
• SO668 - The Sociology of Work
• SO676 - Cultures of Embodiment
• SO678 - Caring for Vulnerable Adults: Understanding Social Care
• SO679 - Research Dissertation
• SO684 - Globalization and Development
• SO689 - Drugs, Culture and Control
• SO702 - Sociology and Social Politics of the Family
• SO709 - Modern Chinese Societies
• SO710 - War, Atrocity and Genocide
• SO712 - Urban Sociology

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6.5

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

Requirements

Home/EU students

The University will consider applications from students offering a wide range of qualifications, typical requirements are listed below, students offering alternative qualifications should contact the Admissions Office for further advice. It is not possible to offer places to all students who meet this typical offer/minimum requirement.

• A level ABB

• Access to HE Diplom: We welcome applications from students on accredited Access courses.

• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC National Diploma): The university will consider applicants holding BTEC National Diploma and Extended National Diploma Qualifications (QCF; NQF;OCR) on a case by case basis please contact us via the enquiries tab for further advice on your individual circumstances.

• International Baccalaureate: 34 points overall or 16 points at HL

International students

The University receives applications from over 140 different nationalities and consequently will consider applications from prospective students offering a wide range of international qualifications. Our International Development Office will be happy to advise prospective students on entry requirements.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

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 Kent.

Funding

Kent offers generous financial support schemes to support eligible undergraduate students during their studies. Our 2013 financial support package includes a fee waiver and cash bursary, as well as additional funds on your Kent account to help with accommodation, food, books and other living costs. Find out more on our fees and funding page.

General scholarships

Scholarships are available for excellence in academic performance, sport and music and are awarded on merit. For further information on the range of awards available and to make an application see our scholarships website.

The Kent Scholarship for Academic Excellence

At Kent we recognise, encourage and reward excellence. We have created a new scholarship, The Kent Scholarship for Academic Excellence, which will be awarded to any applicant who achieves a minimum of AAA over three A levels, or the equivalent qualifications as specified on our funding pages.