BA (Hons) Sociology
Lincoln, United Kingdom
DURATION
3 up to 4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
Sociology provides a framework for the study of human behaviour, examining how societies are organised, how social identities are constructed, and the issues facing some of society's most marginalised people.
On Lincoln's BA (Hons) Sociology degree, students are encouraged to examine the fabric of different societies, the group dynamics of belonging and exclusion, and the workings of political structures. Amongst the wide range of topics covered, students will look at the changing nature and role of the family unit, how technological advances have transformed the way we interact, what subcultures can teach us about mainstream society, how 'the global' and 'the local' jointly shape everyday lives in the twenty-first century; how inequalities are experienced and differences created.
The curriculum draws on the expertise of staff from across Lincoln's School of Social and Political Sciences, whose research actively informs contemporary academic and public policy debates.
"This information was correct at the time of publishing (July 2023)"
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Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
For eligible undergraduate students going to university for the first time, scholarships and bursaries are available to help cover costs. The University of Lincoln offers a variety of merit-based and subject-specific bursaries and scholarships.
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
How You Study
The first year covers key concepts and introduces influential thinkers from the social sciences. Alongside this theoretical grounding, students can develop their understanding of the value and methodologies of academic research. Current core modules include Sociological Imagination; Social Issues and Social Justice; Applying Research; and Key Social Science Concepts.
In the second year, we refine their research skills and data analysis techniques and explore key areas of research including the sociological study of cities, or inter-generational dynamics and politics. Students can also shape their learning around their own interests by choosing from a range of optional modules.
The third year explores topics from sociological perspectives, contemporary sociological approaches, and theories. Students will work on a topic of their own choosing and pursue an independent research project, enabling them to draw on thematic and conceptual knowledge and methodological skills acquired during their studies.
Students are taught through a range of different pedagogical methods, including lectures, workshops, tutorials and seminars. The assessments vary from theoretical essays and critical paper reviews to policy briefs, portfolios and podcasts, which aim to provide our students with both theoretical and practical sociological skills.
Students will be assigned their own personal tutor to assist in their studies as they progress through their degrees.
First Year
- Applying Research (Social Sciences) (Core)
- Key Social Science Concepts (Core)
- Social Issues and Social Justice (Core)
- Sociological Imagination (Core)
Second Year
- (Re)Reading the Sociological Canon I (Core)
- (Re)reading the Sociological Canon II (Core)
- Researching in Social Science (Core)
- Understanding the City (Core)
- Work and Society (Core)
- Youth, Culture and Resistance (Core)
- Comparative Politics and Policy (Option)†
- Conceptualising Sex Work (Option)†
- Crime in Literature (Option)†
- Criminology in the Professions (Option)†
- Debating Welfare States (Option)†
- Ideology into Practice (Option)†
- Model United Nations (Option)†
- Nations and Nationalism (Option)†
- Policing Crime and Deviance (Option)†
- Political Parties (Option)†
- Social Engagement (Option)†
- Sociology of Education (Option)†
- The Vigilant State: intelligence and national security (Option)†
- Thinking Politics (Option)†
- Transnational Security Studies (Option)†
- Understanding Domestic Abuse (Option)†
- Welfare Policy and Work (Option)†
- Youth Justice (Option)†
Third Year
- Contemporary Social Theories and Approaches (Core)
- Independent Study (Core)
- Analysing the Policy Process (Option)†
- Body Politics (Option)†
- Care or control? Welfare institutions in Britain before the welfare state (Option)†
- Children, Families and the State (Option)†
- Counselling and Guidance Skills (Option)†
- Counter-Terrorism Studies (Option)†
- Crimes of the Powerful (Option)†
- Emotions in Everyday Social Life (Option)†
- Family Law (Option)†
- Gender and Violence (Option)†
- Human Rights (Social Sciences) (Option)†
- Multiculturalism and Britishness (Option)†
- Police Studies (Option)†
- Race and Racism (Option)†
- Terrorism and Extremism in the United Kingdom (Option)†
- The Politics of Masculinity (Option)†
- Understanding the Policy Process (Option)†
- War Crimes and Genocide (Option)†
- Working in Education and Children's Services (Option)†
- Working With People in Adult Social Care Settings (Option)†
† Some courses may offer optional modules. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means that the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed. Optional module selection may also be affected by staff availability.
How You Are Assessed
Assessments currently include coursework, practical exams, and written exams.
The aim of module assessments is to provide a measure of a student's skills, knowledge and understanding of the course under study. Sociology will be assessed using a range of methods across the three levels, and may include, for example group-based and individual research projects, group and individual presentations, poster presentations, podcasts, reports, as well as traditional essay and report writing, and examinations.
The University of Lincoln's policy is to ensure that staff return assessments to students promptly.
Program Outcome
How You Study
The first year covers key concepts and introduces influential thinkers from the social sciences. Alongside this theoretical grounding, students can develop their understanding of the value and methodologies of academic research. Current core modules include Sociological Imagination; Social Issues and Social Justice; Applying Research; and Key Social Science Concepts.
In the second year, our refine their research skills and data analysis techniques and explore key areas of research including the sociological study of cities, or inter-generational dynamics and politics. Students can also shape their learning around their own interests by choosing from a range of optional modules.
The third year explores topics from sociological perspectives, contemporary sociological approaches, and theories. Students will work on a topic of their own choosing and pursue an independent research project, enabling them to draw on thematic and conceptual knowledge and methodological skills acquired during their studies.
Students are taught through a range of different pedagogical methods, including lectures, workshops, tutorials and seminars. The assessments vary from theoretical essays and critical paper reviews to policy briefs, portfolios and podcasts, which aim to provide our students with both theoretical and practical sociological skills.
Students will be assigned their own personal tutor to assist in their studies as they progress through their degree.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Sociology students develop a very wide range of transferable skills relevant to a range of diverse private and public employment sectors, including local and national governments, education, research, and the media. You can develop skills that are relevant to a range of employment sectors, including local and national government, education, research, and the media. Some graduates may choose to pursue careers in policy development, social work, or campaigning, while others may opt to study further at postgraduate level.