Psychology and Sociology
BSc / BSc ( Hons ) Public Sociology
This is the first undergraduate public sociology degree in Scotland . It opens the door to a wide range of careers by enabling you to make sense of complex and challenging social issues . It offers a study abroad opportunity *.
Public sociologists ask sceptical questions about the taken-forgranted nature of social inequalities and try to develop knowledge which can enhance the living conditions for the majority of people living within societies .
Public sociology is a useful branch of the social sciences , not least in terms of the ways in which it encourages a sense of social responsibility among those who study the discipline . Such an endorsement of the acute sense of social responsibility that has underpinned the development of the discipline of sociology has inevitably informed the substance and structure of the course .
On this course , students are encouraged to engage with a diversity of communities and to develop a sense of the ways in which a public sociological imagination can meaningfully intervene in real world political and social events . In a variety of modules , students are encouraged to reflect upon the ways in which sociological knowledge can effect real change in people ’ s everyday lives . You will find this course particularly suitable if you have an enquiring , questioning mind and you want to understand more about human societies , social problems , interactions and experiences .
In Years One and Two you will study a range of modules which will provide you with a thorough grounding in the key concepts , theories and schools of thought in sociology , as well as some modules in psychology .
* Subject to availability
You will develop a sound understanding of the historical development and contemporary applications of sociological knowledge . Specifically this will include how sociological knowledge can help us to make sense of the public issues and concerns which affect the communities within which we live , as well as understanding the philosophical debates that underpin sociological interpretations of the world around us . In addition , considerable emphasis is placed on enhancing a wide range of transferable skills , paying particular attention to improving your interpersonal and presentation skills , effective reading and writing , analytical thinking and critical reflection , as well as a sustained focus on the development of your research skills .
Years Three and Four are designed to enable you to develop in-depth understanding of a broad range of substantive debates within the discipline of sociology , eg you will refine your knowledge of sociological theory , research design and implementation , social movements and global change , sociologies of gender and sexuality , sociologies of liberation , and social policy and politics . Working closely with a member of academic staff , you will conduct your own independent research project in Year Four , in which you will be encouraged to bring together your knowledge of sociological theories and concepts , as well as refining your research skills . Your ability to understand the relationship between complex sociological theory , practical research and contemporary public issues and concerns will certainly enhance your employability on completion of this course .
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Structure
You can opt to study for an honours degree over four years or an ordinary degree over three years . You will complete a range of modules each year as outlined .
Teaching , learning and assessment
Please see the course entry on our website ( see URL on opposite page ) for full details of the learning , teaching and assessment activities for this course . Also check out the ‘ How we teach and how you ’ ll learn ’ section on pages 8-11 .
Year One modules
Introduction to Academia & the Sociological Imagination / Foundations of Psychology / Introduction to Psychology / Diversity , Identity & Wellbeing / Methods of Investigation
Year Two modules
Social Inquiry – Philosophy & Design / Social & Developmental Psychology / Psychological Literacy / Production & Consumption of Culture / Engaged Sociology
Year Three modules
Current Debates in Sociology / Sociology of Liberation / Interaction & Social Order / Poverty and Social Exclusion / Social Research – Theory & Practice / Changing World : Social Movement & Global Change
This is the first
undergraduate public
sociology degree in
Scotland. It opens the door
to a wide range of careers
by enabling you to make
sense of complex and
challenging social issues. It
offers a study abroad
opportunity*.
BSc/BSc (Hons)
Public Sociology
Public sociologists ask sceptical
questions about the taken-for-
granted nature of social
inequalities and try to develop
knowledge which can enhance
the living conditions for the
majority of people living within
societies.
Public sociology is a useful branch of the
social sciences, not least in terms of the
ways in which it encourages a sense of
social responsibility among those who
study the discipline. Such an
endorsement of the acute sense of social
responsibility that has underpinned the
development of the discipline of
sociology has inevitably informed the
substance and structure of the course.
On this course, students are encouraged
to engage with a diversity of
communities and to develop a sense of
the ways in which a public sociological
imagination can meaningfully intervene in
real world political and social events. In a
variety of modules, students are
encouraged to reflect upon the ways in
which sociological knowledge can effect
real change in people’s everyday lives.
You will find this course particularly
suitable if you have an enquiring,
questioning mind and you want to
understand more about human societies,
social problems, interactions and
experiences.
In Years One and Two you will study a
range of modules which will provide you
with a thorough grounding in the key
concepts, theories and schools of
thought in sociology, as well as some
modules in psychology.
You will develop a sound understanding
of the historical development and
contemporary applications of
sociological knowledge. Specifically this
will include how sociological knowledge
can help us to make sense of the public
issues and concerns which affect the
communities within which we live, as well
as understanding the philosophical
debates that underpin sociological
interpretations of the world around us. In
addition, considerable emphasis is
placed on enhancing a wide range of
transferable skills, paying particular
attention to improving your interpersonal
and presentation skills, effective reading
and writing, analytical thinking and critical
reflection, as well as a sustained focus
on the development of your research
skills.
Years Three and Four are designed to
enable you to develop in-depth
understanding of a broad range of
substantive debates within the discipline
of sociology, eg you will refine your
knowledge of sociological theory,
research design and implementation,
social movements and global change,
sociologies of gender and sexuality,
sociologies of liberation, and social policy
and politics. Working closely with a
member of academic staff, you will
conduct your own independent research
project in Year Four, in which you will be
encouraged to bring together your
knowledge of sociological theories and
concepts, as well as refining your
research skills. Your ability to understand
the relationship between complex
sociological theory, practical research
and contemporary public issues and
concerns will certainly enhance your
employability on completion of this
course.
*Subject to availability
130
Structure
You can opt to study for an honours
degree over four years or an ordinary
degree over three years. You will
complete a range of modules each year
as outlined.
Teaching, learning and assessment
Please see the course entry on our
website (see URL on opposite page) for
full details of the learning, teaching and
assessment activities for this course.
Also check out the ‘How we teach and
how you’ll learn’ section on pages 8-11.
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