Sociology

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this major, students will be able to:

• demonstrate a sociological understanding of the nature of social relationships and institutions, patterns of social diversity and inequality, and processes that underpin social change and stability; and
• demonstrate a detailed knowledge of sociology as an academic discipline in its social, historical and world context, including its principal concepts and theories; and
• demonstrate an ability to apply sociological theories, concepts and evidence to sociological questions within complex and changing social contexts; and
• communicate sociological principles and knowledge effectively using appropriate formats both oral and written; and
• demonstrate an ability to develop arguments by using evidence, evaluating competing explanations, and drawing conclusions; and
• demonstrate an understanding of research processes in the social sciences including design, methodology and methods, analysis, interpretation, and the diversity of approaches to research; and
• recognise the importance of ethical standards of conduct in the research and analysis of social and political phenomena; and
• work productively in groups.