Sociology MSocSci

Year 1 In your first year you will study a variety of modules designed to give you a basic grounding in different aspects of your chosen course of study. The number of modules you select from the following list will depend on your chosen degree scheme. Remaining modules to make up your 120 credits may be chosen from modules offered by the School and other departments. (Modules are 20 credits unless otherwise stated). Doing Social Research or Sgiliau Ymchwil* Understanding Society or Cymdeithaseg a’r Byd Cyfoes* Social Science Perspectives Introduction to Health & Welfare Issues or Materion Iechyd a Lles* Introduction to Criminology & Criminal Justice or Cyflwyniad i Drosedd a Chyfiawnder* Plus 20 credits from either: Study Skills for the Social Sciences A module outside the School Year 2 At level 2 you will continue the study of core subjects related to your discipline, begin your dissertation study and select a limited number of options. Methods of Social Research Dissertation Preparation or Traethawd Hir* Identity & Diversity Sociological Theory Contemporary Social Debates Issues in Equality The remaining credits to be taken elsewhere in the School. Year 3 You will complete your degree with a more detailed study of core areas, select optional areas and complete your dissertation. Dissertation or Traethawd Hir* Sociological Theory Today Globalisation & Social Change Ethnography Gender Perspectives The remaining credits to be taken elsewhere in the School. Year 4 Students may wish to extend their undergraduate studies beyond year 3 (BA) to year 4 (MSocSci). The programme aims to provide opportunities to expand knowledge of the discipline by engaging with contemporary research as well as by experiencing a group based project. The Research Process Applied Social Research or Ymchwil Cymdeithasol Gymhwysol* Researching Community Nationalism & Minorities Sociology of Everyday Life Culture, Race, Civilization