Sociology: University of Southampton

Course Description

This programme will provide you with an understanding of the nature of the relationship between individuals, groups and social institutions; the social processes underpinning social change and stability; the relationship between sociological argument and evidence; and the distinctive character of sociology in relation to other forms of understanding.

• Broad base of core materials in year one
• Research methods and optional units to reflect individual interests in year two
• Seminar-based optional units drawing on individual reading, group presentations and open discussion of the latest research in year three

Students also complete a dissertation on a research topic of their choice, the best of which is awarded a prize by the School.

Course content

• Education and society
• Crime and society
• Gender and the mass media
• Transformations in the modern world
• Sociology of everyday life
• Research methods and skills
• Youth and society
• The body and society
• Analysing social policy
• Social problems and social policy

Entry requirements

• A levels: BBB
• All students must have GCSE Mathematics and English Language at grade C (or equivalent)
• IB: 32 points 15 at higher level

Main University Contact

• Postal Address: University of Southampton
  University Road
  Southampton
  SO17 1BJ
• Tel: +44 (0)23 8059 5000
• Fax: +44 (0)23 8059 3131
• Email: admissns@soton.ac.uk
• Website: http://www.soton.ac.uk