Sociology

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this major, students should be able to:

• Discuss social relationships and institutions, patterns of social diversity and inequality, processes that underpin social change and personal narratives through a sociological lens 
• Interpret sociology as an academic discipline through analysis of its principal concepts and theories within social, historical and world context 
• Apply sociological theories, concepts and evidence to sociological questions within complex and changing social contexts 
• Communicate sociological principles and knowledge effectively using appropriate formats oral, written and other
• Evaluate competing explanations and formulate evidence-based arguments grounded in sociological concepts 
• Apply research skills, including data collection, analysis, interpretation skills, responding to real-world questions of social significance 
• Design approaches to research that account for social inequalities, foster inclusivity, and engage big-picture critical thinking 
• Produce sociological outputs that showcase ethical research and demonstrate problem-solving skills at a structural level