Swansea University 2024 Undergraduate Prospectus

IN THE UK 9 TH OVERALL SATISFACTION

SOCIOLOGY SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS

Studying a Sociology degree will equip you with the theoretical foundation to understand people's behaviour as social beings, as well as the social, cultural, political and economic factors influencing society. You will learn how to use social research tools, develop the ability to analyse and critically evaluate evidence and construct arguments around the complex societal issues that affect us all.

(National Student Survey 2022)

Foundation Year available – see pages 58-63 for full details Global Opportunities available †  Work Placement or Internship Opportunities available International Students foundation programme available Welsh Scholarships/Bursaries available

You will be taught by an academic team who are research active and widely published. The flexible structure of the degree gives you the scope to tailor your studies to your particular interests and career ambitions. You will also have the opportunity to take part in work placements to build on your skills, experience, and enhance your career prospects. These placements could include local authorities, businesses, healthcare settings, education settings and charities, depending on your interests and career goals.

TYPICAL MODULES INCLUDE: Year 1 • Economics in Society • Individuals and Society • Social Inquiry in Practice • Sociology: Contemporary Controversies • Sociology: The Classics Year 2

Detailed entry requirements and course features available on the Course Reference Grid (page 162) †

• Education, Policy and Society • Interrogating Qualitative Social Science Methods • Interrogating Quantitative Social Science Methods • Investigating Gender • Social Problems Year 3 • Gender Crime and Criminal Justice • Global Sociology • Social and Environmental Harms • Social Movements, Social Policy and Social Change • Social Policy in an Ageing World

Typical Offer: AAB- BBB

BSc Honours ▲ Criminology and Sociology ♦  Criminology and Sociology (with Year Abroad / Year in Industry) ▲ Sociology ♦ Sociology (with Foundation Year) ▲  Sociology and Psychology ♦  Sociology and Psychology (with Year Abroad) ♦ Sociology and Psychology (with Foundation Year) ▲ 3 YEAR ♦ 4 YEAR For individual UCAS course codes please visit the course web page FUTURE CAREERS: • Education • Human Resources • Journalism • Legal, Police and Probation Services • Policy Development • Research ▲ Sociology and Social Policy ♦ Sociology and Social Policy (with Foundation Year)

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