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This course will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of sociology, enabling you to analyze and explain social phenomena. You will learn about the structure and functioning of contemporary society, as well as the ways in which power operates at various levels. Through a combination of theoretical frameworks, research methods, and real-world case studies, you will develop your skills in critical thinking, analysis, and communication. This course is ideal for students who are interested in understanding how society works and how to make a positive impact.
Our teaching team consists of experienced sociologists with a range of research interests, including race and ethnicity, gender and sexuality, globalization, and social justice. You will have access to a variety of resources, including the university's library and research centers, as well as opportunities for work placements and internships. Our graduates go on to pursue successful careers in fields such as social policy, marketing, and journalism.
Canterbury Christ Church University is located in the historic city of Canterbury, which provides a unique context for studying sociology. Our campus is situated within easy reach of London and other major cities, making it an ideal location for students who want to experience both urban and rural environments. We have a strong commitment to social responsibility and sustainability, and our courses are designed to help students develop the skills and knowledge they need to make a positive impact in their chosen fields.
This transformative course will help you understand the social world and your capacity to shape it. Alongside taught modules, you will have the chance to engage in research.
Opportunities to work with stakeholders, undertake work shadowing, and volunteer in the community will widen your understanding of the world and enable you to gain practical experience which directly translates into employability skills.
Through studying sociology with us you will acquire a variety of transferable skills such as critical and analytical thinking, working with others, effective written and spoken communication, research, time and task management, self-reflection, and an appreciation of the impact of social factors on people’s lives. These skills are valued by many employers.
Our graduates have entered such occupations as teaching (primary, secondary, and further education), social and youth work, probation, local and central government, human resource management, social research, the police force, and journalism.
A Levels: BBC
BTEC: DMM
Access: 15 Distinctions and 30 Merits
International Baccalaureate: 29 Points
Combinations: A combination of qualifications totaling 112 UCAS points
20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.
Core module:
Becoming a Sociologist
Thinking Sociologically
Doing Social Research
Sociological Insights
Introduction to Social Policy
Theorising Citizenship
Growing Up in Society
Space, Place, and Social Exclusion
Power/Knowledge? Re: Thinking Sociologically
Work, Self, and Society
Optional module:
Citizenship and Protest
Crime, Deviance, and Law
Colonial Worlds, Decolonial Sociology
Gender, Sexuality, and Modernity
Individual Study
Citizenship and Community (prerequisites apply)
Contemporary Controversies
Globalization and the Environment
IELTS 6.5 or equivalency – with no less than 5.5 in any element.
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