Course Modules

With a specific focus on the 21st century and the latter part of the 20th century, this module will take you on a journey through key social changes and movements as reflected and shaped by music, TV and film. You […]

You will use a sociological perspective to investigate the causes and impact of aggression, violence and abuse. Drawing on historical sources, you will note how social attitudes evolve and discuss the influence of feminism and other social movements in framing

This module offers another opportunity to get involved in real social issues. You will develop your communication, problem-solving and other employability skills as you explore a topic of your choice.

In this module you will increase your critical understanding of adult and children’s health and well-being. You will explore the sociology of health and health inequalities in detail and consider the impact of the NHS on British social policy and

The module will prepare you to conduct your own research and to analyse the research of others. You will develop transferrable skills that will benefit you in the workplace and enhance your employability when you graduate.

This module will enable you to put your learning into practice. You will work in a small groups to make a difference in people’s lives and develop a deeper understanding of some of the issues you have studied.

Get to explore the impact of media and culture on the society with a look at specific challenges in the present day.

You will draw upon ethical principles to explore questions of ‘what is right and wrong?’ and ‘what should be done?’. You will investigate how and why governments and other policymakers make decisions and, in doing so, gain deeper insights into

Although sexuality is a relatively recent concept, issues concerned with sexuality have a long history in cultures across the world. In this module you will explore how our contemporary views towards sexuality have evolved and the social forces that shape

What does it mean to be ‘human’? This question has puzzled humans throughout the centuries, and we often find answers in religion and philosophy as well as biology. Recent advances in psychology, sociology and neuroscience have revealed the importance of