BA (Hons) Sociology

The Sociology BA at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) offers a comprehensive study into society and the institutions within it. Students consider why and how people behave as they do. The course offers a range of sociology perspectives and combines this with practical vocational skills. The course duration is typically three years for full-time students or up to six years for part-time students.Course Content: The course is broken down into three years of study. In the first year, students develop a foundation of understanding in sociology and its main perspectives, gaining knowledge in various areas, including gender, identity, culture and more. During the second year, students focus on contemporary social issues and debates, with optional modules that reflect the research interests of the university's staff. In the final year, students concentrate on their dissertation and further specialise with option modules.Key Modules: Some of the core modules in this course include "Sociology Matters", "Classical Sociology", "Developing Sociological Imagination", "Contemporary Social Problems and Public Sociology", "Doing Social Research", and "Dissertation". Optional modules are also offered to give students the chance to specialise in areas of particular interest.Accreditations: The Sociology BA course is recognised by the British Sociological Association (BSA), a professional association for sociologists.Future Careers: The skills acquired from studying sociology can be used across a wide range of careers, including social work, teaching, policing, business, the media and the voluntary sector. That being said, sociology is not only a preparation for a career, but also for life, proving invaluable for numerous future paths.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.