Look beneath the surface of everyday life. Discover the complexity of modern societies and how they have developed, while gaining critical and analytical skills that will impress your future employers.
This course lets you look beneath the surface of the everyday life most people take for granted.
By studying the work of classical sociologists, such as Weber and Marx, as well as contemporary issues like the risk society and the ‘spectre of individualism’, you’ll gain an understanding of why people live, work and interact in the ways that they do.
You’ll also look at the complex social lives created by our increasingly global daily communications, and learn how these lives have come about and what they might mean for the future.
As well as the fundamentals of sociology, our modules will give you the chance to explore your own areas of interest, such as the media, crime, social control, sport or nature and society.
With opportunities to conduct your own community or workplace research, you’ll also gain valuable practical experience, as well as insights into different sociological methods and approaches to social issues.
Course Details - Modules
Year one, core modules
The Sociological Imagination
Political Ideologies and Social Controversies
Comparing Social Lives
Inequality and Class
Making Sense of Gender
The Sociology of Globalisation
Year one, optional modules
Media and Crime
Year two, core modules
Knowledge and Belief
Social Divisions
Social Research Methods
Social Theory
Year two, optional modules
Contemporary Work and Organisational Life
Learning from Work Experience (incorporates work placements)
Sociology of Education
Policing and Crime Control
Body Politics: Health and Illness
Theories of Deviance, Crime and Social Control
Year three, core modules
Major Project
Race, Racism and Cultural Identity
Sociology of Popular Culture
Year three, optional modules
Sport, Globalisation and International politics
Nature and Society
Preparing for Work
Sexuality and Social Control
Concepts of Good and Evil
Specialist Subject: Social Sciences
Feminist Theory and Practice
Independent Learning Module
Optional modules available all years
Anglia Language Programme
Course Details – Assessment Method
You’ll show your progress through a combination of exams, essays, individual and group presentations, book reviews, project work and personal portfolio production, as well as your final-year Major Project.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
L300
Institution code:
A60
Campus Name:
Cambridge Campus
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
96 UCAS Tariff Points from a minimum of 2 A levels (or equivalent).
UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels (or equivalent).
UCAS Tariff Points accepted.
2020 Entry requirements are under review for the next cycle and have been published using the current cycle information. Please check back when apply opens for the exact requirements.
If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
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