About This Course
Sociology explores social life including identities, institutions, social movements and global processes. Social Policy involves the study of social relations and systems that promote wellbeing. A combined degree has many advantages including broader knowledge base and increased employability.
You will explore the causes and solutions of social problems in areas such as poverty and inequality both globally and locally. You will engage with debates about social justice and the creation of a fairer society. By studying on this degree, you will gain a better understanding of ourselves and society. Work experience and international experience modules are available on this degree.
Sociology and Social Policy may also be studied through the medium of Welsh in the course BA Cymdeithaseg gyda Pholisi Cymdeithasol.
Why choose Bangor University for this course?
- Vibrant Social Sciences community at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
- Focus on relevant, topical and contemporary societal issues.
- Teaching is based on research work by academics in the School.
- Friendly and approachable Social Sciences staff.
- Assessments are varied with few exams.
- Work placement module available.
- Opportunities to study abroad.
Course Content
You will learn through a variety of ways on this course. You will participate through attending weekly lectures where expert knowledge will be conveyed using power-point slides, videos and question and answers. You will also engage in bi-weekly seminars where they might be asked to read an article in preparation and engage in a guided class discussion with an expert in a particular area. Occasionally there will be guest speakers including from other universities in other parts of the world. You will conduct your own literature search in preparation for an assignment. Assignments will be aligned to the teaching on the module. Assignments can include traditional essays as well as other approaches including presentations.
Facilities
General University Facilities
Library and Archive Services
Our four libraries provide a range of attractive study environments including collaborative work areas, meeting rooms and silent study spaces.
We have an extensive collection of books and journals and many of the journals are available online in full-text format.
We house one of the largest university-based archives not only in Wales, but also the UK. Allied to the Archives is the Special Collections of rare printed books.
Learning Resources
There is a range of learning resources available, supported by experienced staff, to help you in your studies.
The University’s IT Services provides computing, media and reprographics facilities and services including:
- Over 1,150 computers for students, with some PC rooms open 24 hours a day
- Blackboard, a commercial Virtual Learning Environment, that makes learning materials available on-line.
Careers
Bangor Sociology and Social Policy graduates use their degree in variety of ways. Sociology and Social Policy graduates enter a wide range of occupations within the policy and societal field including public housing, civil service, health service, management, local government administration, education, public relations, and the voluntary sector. Since the skills acquired on the degree are highly valued, including critical thinking, Sociology and Social Policy graduates are able to work in many different careers. Sociology and Social Policy graduates can also go on to study at postgraduate level on one of our many MA courses.
EXPLORE MORE IN SOCIOLOGY AND SOCIAL POLICY
Sociology allows you to investigate social life and the way it shapes our behaviour, beliefs and identity. By studying Social Policy, you’ll be looking at social relations and systems that maintain and promote human wellbeing.
Foundation Year
A 'with Foundation Year' option is available for this course. Apply for Sociology (with Foundation Year).
What is a Foundation Year course?
If you don’t have the required qualifications for the degree-level course or are looking to re-enter education after time away from study, then a Foundation Year Programme might be the right choice for you.
The Foundation Year is an excellent introduction to studying this subject at university and will provide you with the knowledge, skills and confidence required to go on to study this course at degree-level.
When you have successfully completed the Foundation Year, you can progress on to the first year of this degree-level course.
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