All modules on our Sociology and Criminology courses embed key transferable skills that employers look for such as critical thinking, research, presentation and communication skills, and leadership. Here are some key modules that explore timely topics in contemporary society.
China: Beyond the headlines
This module emphasises sociological theories with reference to current events and social policy making in China. Topics vary from year to year, but in recent times we have explored ideas around nationhood and ethnicity, gender, family and sexualities, welfare, education and migration, and crime and justice.
You will build on your research and analysis skills, applying relevant theoretical frameworks to the analysis of issues in contemporary China. You will then use your understanding to investigate and advise on better policy-making in the future. The module is assessed by coursework, allowing you to practice your written academic communication skills.
Knowledge learned from this module could be used for careers in policy-making, international relations, journalism, or the third sector.
#Sociology: Identity, Self and Others in a Digital Age
As digital technologies – in forms such as social media apps, AI, and wearable devices - become an ever more inescapable part of our lives, how do they shape not only our perceptions of self but also our relations with others? This optional module explores key debates in digital sociology. In particular, it looks at how the digital affects identity, belonging, intimacy, work, and civic participation. Both digital engagement and resistance will be explored, critically assessing how we see ourselves and others through technology.
You’ll use research skills to look into the development of digital sociology as a field of study and how different perspectives may be used to explain a range of sociological issues, drawing on appropriate evidence. You’ll communicate your findings via a group presentation project and coursework; assessments designed to foster skills in critical thinking, analysis, team work and visual design.
As digital technologies become increasingly prominent in the workplace, the knowledge and skills gained from this module are useful for future careers in a broad range of professions, including within technology companies, charities, policy-making or marketing.
