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Sociology involves thinking critically about the world around you to develop an understanding of how people engage and interact in groups, institutions and societies. This thought-provoking degree covers everything from death and religious belief to social media use and digital surveillance.
This Sociology degree is designed to give you an understanding of how individuals to shape and are shaped by the social contexts they inhabit. It’s a challenging but rewarding programme designed to equip you with the aptitudes and capabilities that public and private sector employers demand, including:
How to analyse complex issues
How to engage in critical thinking
How to communicate to a variety of audiences
How to develop innovative solutions to real-world challenges
Are you analytical, curious, and ready to question your own assumptions about the world? Are you keen to hone your communication skills, learn how to articulate an argument, and shape your own career direction? Then Sociology is the course for you.
Entry Requirement
Course Requirements:
Please note: All students must have passed in English and Maths – English National 5 at grade C or equivalent and Maths or Lifeskill Maths National 4 at P or equivalent or National 5 numerate subjects such as Chemistry, Biology or Physics at grade C accepted in lieu of Maths.
Below are the literate subjects we accept for entry on this course:
One of the following: Business Management; Classical Studies; Economics; English; ESOL; Geography; History; Media Studies; Modern Studies; Philosophy; Politics; Psychology; Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies; Sociology.
English Language Requirements:
All courses at Abertay University are taught in English. If your first language is not English, you will need to demonstrate that you meet our English language requirements. Accepted English language qualifications include:
IELTS - overall score of 6.0 with no band lower than 5.5
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These two dynamic subjects will help you to develop your analytic and questioning skills, and understanding of an individual, group and organizational communications..
These two dynamic subjects will help you to develop your analytic and questioning skills, by investigating the past and enables you to explore how film and TV function in the age of global corporations and digital media..
This degree enables you to shape your study according to your strengths, interests and career ambitions. Combining these two subjects gives your degree an international and industry perspective that will make you stand out in the graduate employment market..
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A philosophy degree in which you'll evaluate complex problems, identify and examine underlying principles, investigate issues from diverse perspectives, and clearly communicate your point of view.
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Geography explores the relationships between people, places and the environment. Our diverse degree has a strong emphasis on applied skills and career development..
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The BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling degree combines psychology with integrative approaches to counselling, including person-centred and compassion-focused approaches. .
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This social work degree course is among the most innovative of its kind, placing you where you will benefit the most - among the people and communities you will go on to support..
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