How To Study Sociological Theory At Canterbury Christ Church University

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1 BA/BSc Single and Combined Honours Degrees Sociology

2 It is easy to take society and our place within it for granted. Sociology seeks instead to question, explore and ultimately understand how societies are organised, and how this affects each of us. The subject matter is therefore, diverse, fascinating and relevant to our everyday lives. What does Sociology involve? Perhaps more than anything sociology is a way of thinking, an insatiable curiosity about the world. Studying sociology enables you to think differently, to think critically and analytically about your life and its context. Key questions within Sociology include: What gives society order, and why do some people break the rules? How and why do societies change over time? How do norms and values influence our thinking and actions? How and why is society divided? How does power work, and why do some people have it when others don t? How do individual actions shape the social world? Our ethos The Sociology team has a national reputation for excellence in teaching, reflecting their innovative, student centred approach. The emphasis is on ensuring that our students: feel really at home in our learning community; acquire the skills they need for learning and future employment; achieve their full potential.

3 What do others say about us? The staff...delivered the lectures with the utmost enthusiasm. Their passion for the subject and their friendly, professional regard for each other in the classroom is clear and makes a good atmosphere. Student feedback from a 1st year student evaluation form What does the degree programme involve? You can choose to study full-time or part-time, on a single or combined honours degree. In the first year: All students study: Theorising Modernity Sociological Imagination Who am I? Students also choose from: Mind and Behaviour Citizenship, Welfare and Policy Being Sociological After the first year, while there are some core modules taken by all students, the programme is built around a rich range of options, allowing students to follow their individual interests. Topics include: Crime and deviance Health Education Social psychology Gender Sexuality and mental illness Political philosophy Citizenship Mental illness Family life Social movements Race, ethnicity and difference Research methods Globalisation Work Many students culminate their degree by undertaking an individual study on a topic of their choice.

4 ...the quality of feedback to students is outstanding... the students receive a brilliant service here. Student feedback from a 1st year student evaluation form What are the learning techniques and assessments? We find that students learn best if we use a combination of approaches to teaching and learning so we use lectures, workshops, group discussions, field trips, independent and group directed studies, work placements and personal tutorials all of which are supported through a virtual learning environment and regular face-to-face contact with experienced teaching staff. What careers can the degree lead to? You will develop an array of transferable skills that are valued by a wide range of employers. Our graduates have entered occupations such as: social and youth work; the probation service; teaching; local and central government; human resource management; social research; the police force; journalism. Work is assessed in a variety of ways: essays; examinations; portfolios, presentations, blogs and posters, all designed to enhance the employability of our students. We see assessment as part of the overall learning experience, so we place an emphasis on providing frequent feedback to students to help them realise their personal learning potential. Further support is provided through initiatives such as personal development planning, peer assisted learning and targeted career guidance. Faculty of Social and Applied Sciences

5 What do others say about us? The team is very student centred and I was massively impressed by the care and consideration given to students. Feedback from an external examiner report What a pleasure this course has been. I ve loved the course. It has given me passion for my studies. Teaching brilliant. Programme team great. Student feedback from a 1st year student evaluation form Why should you come to Canterbury Christ Church University? As well as studying a distinctive degree, you will find that we put our students at the heart of everything we do. Not only are we renowned for excellent and innovative teaching, underpinned by research and scholarship, but we go out of our way to foster a warm, welcoming atmosphere and community spirit. In and beyond the classroom, you will find that we are a welcoming, approachable team who work hard to make the learning experience friendly and relaxed. We also run a number of social activities to help students feel at home.

6 The University and its surroundings Canterbury Christ Church University is renowned for academic excellence, a warm welcoming atmosphere and community spirit. The University is modern and friendly offering a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate and other programmes. Our excellent teaching facilities and residential accommodation are in unique locations within attractive environments. The City of Canterbury is a welcoming student oriented city offering a good selection of shops, restaurants, bars and leisure facilities. Canterbury Christ Church University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and diversity and widening participation. The University ensures that all members are valued for their qualities, skills, experience, abilities and contribution to the organisation in their learning. I think the tutors were absolutely brilliant, they made learning sociology very exciting and enjoyable. Student feedback from a 1st year student evaluation form The curriculum is relevant, challenging and up to date. It combines some of the most sophisticated theoretical work in the social sciences with useful examples of the application of sociological thought. Feedback from an external examiner report Find out more For a prospectus Contact the university by admissions@canterbury.ac.uk or telephone: +44 (0) Find out more online June 2013