Sociology with Italian

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 Italy

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 studying in Bologna, Italy.

During your Year Abroad you complete course work and attend lectures and seminars (taught in Italian) 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
• IT301 - Learning Italian - Beginners
• IT308 - Learning Italian 3 (Post A Level)
• 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
• IT508 - Learning Italian 2 (Intermediate)
• IT563 - Learning Italian 4 *Advanced)

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 studying in Bologna, Italy. During your Year Abroad you complete course work and attend lectures and seminars (taught in Italian) 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
• 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
• 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

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6.5

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

Requirements

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

• GCSE C in a modern European language other than English

• Access to HE Diploma: The University of Kent will not necessarily make conditional offers to all access candidates but will continue to assess them on an individual basis. If an offer is made candidates will be required to obtain/pass the overall Access to Higher Education Diploma and may also be required to obtain a proportion of the total level 3 credits and/or credits in particular subjects at merit grade or above.

• 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, including 5 at HL or SL in a modern European language other than English

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.