About This Course
Our Sociology (with Foundation Year) option is a four-year course with an integrated foundation year which leads to the same qualification as our three-year honours degree. It has been specifically designed for those wanting to undertake degree-level study but who may not meet the entry requirements or have traditional qualifications.
Studying Sociology at degree level offer you the chance to investigates social life and the way it shapes people's behaviour, beliefs and identity. Its subject matter ranges from an examination of the face-to-face interactions of daily life, to large-scale social institutions, social movements and global processes. By understanding the social world, we gain a better understanding of ourselves and our own social situations.
The Foundation Year (Year 0) offers you the chance to expand and strengthen your confidence, skills and knowledge – ensuring that you are well-prepared and qualified to progress into Year 1 of the undergraduate degree.
Why choose Bangor University for this course?
- We aim to provide a friendly and informal learning environment.
- The course structure is flexible enough to offer a range of specialisms and a breadth of choice.
- The course is taught by experts in the subject who aim to be innovative and to meet real needs.
- The foundation year and Year 1 are both designed to build your confidence, knowledge and understanding - whatever your background.
- We use a variety of learning approaches, and as well as the development of personal skills we emphasise the development of practical skills in observation, interpretation, information processing and presentation, all of which will be valued by employers.
Course Content
You will have, on average, 6 hours of lectures each week and up to 6 hours of group seminars. You will also complete library research, bibliographic searches, project work, and preparation for presentations. Some modules involve project and/or small group work. Your extended essay involves research in an area of your choice. Visiting speakers give presentations at the School to provide perspective on the subject.
We use a variety of assessment methods including coursework, examinations and the dissertation/extended essay. Some modules are wholly assessed by coursework.
What will you study on this course?
In Year 0 you will take modules intended to familiarise you with key concepts and principles and helping you to develop academic skills and understanding that you will utilise in greater depth later in the degree: Essential skills for Arts & Humanities, Arts, Humanities and the Future; Introduction to Research and Inquiry, Foundation Project, Key texts in our discipline.
In Year 1 you will follow modules that provide a solid grounding in the subject area. In addition to taking compulsory modules you will also choose further modules from a list of available options for the year. There may also be the opportunity to take a further modules in a related discipline.
In Years 2 & 3 you will taking more specialist modules and investigating themes and topics in greater depth. In addition to further developing your skills, you will also be introduced to more specialist approaches, theories and concepts. You will follow compulsory modules and select further modules from a list of available options.
In Year 3 you will also complete a dissertation – a research project on a topic of particular interest to you.
Careers
The study of sociology provides a sound foundation for a wide range of careers in the media, administration, personnel, teaching, and community work. Recent graduates have also gone on to further academic study such as the PGCE and postgraduate qualifications leading to teaching and working in the field of social work.
Employers today need analytical and lateral thinkers who can play a part in almost any working environment. As a result, the breadth and flexibility of a social science degree makes it attractive to almost any employer. Our graduates have followed a wide range of career paths
Those choosing to take advantage of the work placement opportunities (e.g. work placement module, or a placement year) will gain hands on experience and an insight into work opportunities within the broader field.
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