Sociology

Course summary

Sociology is the study of social groups and social life in modern societies, and the interaction between individuals within these groups. You will study socialisation culture and identity, families, households, and education using theoretical debates and arguments, supported by empirical (evidence based) research. You will also review methods of sociological enquiry and you will experience first-hand the application of various research strategies. You will cover power and stratification with topics including inequality and world sociology. Sociology is an essay-based discipline, a high standard of written English is required for this subject.