They can pursue themes throughout semesters and levels. Social control can be studied through modules on deviancy, social problems and social policy, delinquency and health and illness. Ideology can be explored through modules in education, race and race relations, the mass media and politics. The dimensions and implications of social inequality can be studied through modules on race, health, gender and contemporary society. The Sociology programme enables students to develop a critical understanding of important public policy initiatives in the areas of poverty, housing, law and order, mass communications, health and education, which have transformed Britain in recent decades and which continuue to do so.
Teaching includes lectures, workshops and seminars.
During the first year, assessment is by written assignment only. An examination element is introduced in Part 2. All students taking single Honours, joint Honours and majoring in Sociology produce a special research study on a topic of their choice as a major element of their final year assessment.