BA Sociology(For students entering from September 2023 onwards)

Year 3

(Award available for year: Bachelor of Arts)

Learning outcomes

1. demonstrate an advanced understanding of theories, approaches and methods in sociology;
2. synthesise ideas and evidence to formulate a compelling argument on a topic or research area that interests you;
3. synthesise research, theory and contemporary studies in sociology and adjacent fields;
4. work independently on a piece of research informed by sociological ideas;

Skills Learning Outcomes
In addition to the skills gained in years one and two, students should develop the following skills (as well as developing those gained in year one and two):

1. Communicate effectively to a diverse audience through employing a range of both oral and written techniques
2. Critically engage in the development of relevant approaches to sociological research

Competence Standards
1. Demonstrate familiarity with core texts and approaches in the field of Sociology
2. Construct critical arguments in Sociology and communicate findings through various channels
3. Engage in self-directed learning, with appropriate support where required
4. Identify and evaluate different approaches and methods in Sociology, and apply them to a range of social problems

Assessment

1. Demonstrating the ability to apply a broad range of aspects of the disciplines;
2. Work that draws upon a wide variety of critically engaged material (i.e. showing the ability to evaluate and criticise received opinion.)
3. Evidence of an ability to conduct independent, in-depth enquiry within the disciplines;
4. Work that show evidence of critical thinking (typically both evaluative and creative).