BSA Hons Sociology

The BA (Hons) Sociology with Foundation Year at the University of Derby is a comprehensive course providing an excellent foundation for anyone looking to understand key sociological theories and understandings about the social world. This course puts a strong emphasis on understanding and utilising sociological knowledge, and applying it to key challenges in today’s world. It's devised to aid students in examining the rapidly changing societies in addition to the core modules.Course Content: The course follows an in-depth curriculum where students start with a foundation year to build their base knowledge. In the subsequent years, they study topics of contemporary relevance such as crime, deviance, multiculturalism, migration, mental health, and much more. Key Modules: The course includes key modules such as Discovering Sociology, Researching Society and Culture, Human Behaviour and The Individual in Society in the Foundation Year. The level 1, 2, and 3 involve Understanding Social Theory, Research Methods in Practice, Contemporary Social Theory, and a Sociology Dissertation among other modules. Accreditations: This course is accredited by the British Sociological Association (BSA) which means it meets high professional standards.Future Careers: After successfully completing the BA (Hons) Sociology with Foundation Year, students can enter a wide range of professional fields. Possible career paths include community development work, counselling, education, human resources, police service, probation service, and social work among others. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.