
Visiting Students - Sociology
The Department of Sociology has impressive credentials and a supportive atmosphere, which drives excellence in research and teaching.
Undergraduate students
Our courses will give you an idea of the modules available:
- Criminology (BA)
- Law and Criminology (LLB)
- Sociology (BA)
- Sociology with Criminology (BA)
- Sociology with Education (BA)
- Sociology with Social Psychology (BA)
- Digital Media, Culture and Communication (BA)
English language requirements
IELTS: 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component (the language requirements are part way down the page. The other requirements are not applicable).
For more information, see our undergraduate English language requirements.
Postgraduate students
Our courses will give you an idea of the modules available:
- Social Research (MA)
- Criminology (MA)
- Global Culture and Society (MA)
- Social Media and Social Research (MA)
- Social Media and Management (MSc)
- Social Media and Interactive Technologies (MSc)
English language requirements
IELTS: 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component (the language requirements are part way down the page. The other requirements are not applicable).
For more information, see our postgraduate English language requirements.
Choosing your modules
You can view the department’s modules in the module catalogue. To help you get started, we have written a short guide on how to use the module catalogue.
If you would like to discuss which modules are appropriate for your level of knowledge, please contact us.
Teaching schedule
You can study in our department for the following periods only:
- Full academic year
- Semester 1 only
- Semester 2 only
Examination and assessment
Assessment takes place during the Common Examination Periods at the end of each Semester. Alternate assessments may be available. Please contact us to discuss this. Please see individual module descriptions for the type of assessment required.
Contact us
Christina Buse
International Officer
Engagement contact
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Undergraduate modules
The list below shows our modules for 2024/25. Our 2025/26 modules will be available soon in the module catalogue.
Module Code | Module Description | Year / Stage | Semester | Credits | ECTS | Pre-requisites or experience required |
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SOC00059I | Understanding Contemporary Crime | 2 | 1 | 20 | 10 | Prior understanding of the discipline of Criminology highly recommended |
SOC00060I | Popular Culture, Media and Society | 2 | 1 | 20 | 10 | Prior understanding of the discipline of Sociology highly recommended |
SOC00063I | Critical Transformations of Social Psychology | 2 | 1 | 20 | 10 | Prior understanding of the discipline of Social Psychology highly recommended |
SOC00064I | Humans and Other Animals | 2 | 1 | 20 | 10 | Prior understanding of the discipline of Sociology highly recommended |
SOC00065I | Inequality, Intersectionality and Resistance | 2 | 1 | 20 | 10 | Prior understanding of the discipline of Sociology highly recommended |
SOC00066I | Social Interaction and Conversation Analysis | 2 | 1 | 20 | 10 | Prior understanding of the discipline of Sociology highly recommended |
SOC00067I | Health and Illness | 2 | 1 | 20 | 10 | Prior understanding of the discipline of Sociology highly recommended |
SOC00071I | People and the State | 2 | 1 | 20 | 10 | Prior understanding of the discipline of Sociology highly recommended |
SOC00057I | Societies and the Climate Crisis | 2 | 2 | 20 | 10 | Prior understanding of the discipline of Sociology highly recommended |
SOC00058I | Gender, Sexuality and Inequalities | 2 | 2 | 20 | 10 | Prior understanding of the discipline of Sociology highly recommended |
SOC00062I | Body and Society | 2 | 2 | 20 | 10 | Prior understanding of the discipline of Sociology highly recommended |
SOC00068I | Imagining Futures | 2 | 2 | 20 | 10 | Prior understanding of the discipline of Sociology highly recommended |
SOC00070I | Creative Alternatives in Social Psychology | 2 | 2 | 20 | 10 | Prior understanding of the discipline of Social Psychology highly recommended |
SOC00072I | Crime, Control and Globalization | 2 | 2 | 20 | 10 | Prior understanding of the discipline of Criminology highly recommended |
SOC00058H | Crime, Media and Culture | 3 | 1 | 20 | 10 | Good understanding and command of the discipline of Criminology highly recommended |
SOC00060H | Contemporary Investigations in Social Psychology | 3 | 1 | 20 | 10 | Good understanding and command of the discipline of Social Psychology highly recommended |
SOC00061H | Influencers and Ideas in Criminology | 3 | 1 | 20 | 10 | Good understanding and command of the discipline of Criminology highly recommended |
SOC00064H | AI in Society | 3 | 1 | 20 | 10 | Good understanding and command of the discipline of Sociology highly recommended |
SOC00039H | Racial State | 3 | 1 | 20 | 10 | Good understanding and command of the discipline of Sociology highly recommended |
SOC00041H | Global Transformation of Health | 3 | 1 | 20 | 10 | Good understanding and command of the discipline of Sociology highly recommended |
SOC00055H | Spiritual Realities | 3 | 2 | 20 | 10 | Good understanding and command of the discipline of Sociology highly recommended |
SOC00056H | Working in the Criminal Justice System | 3 | 2 | 20 | 10 | Good understanding and command of the discipline of Criminology highly recommended |
SOC00057H | Talk at Work | 3 | 2 | 20 | 10 | Good understanding and command of the discipline of Sociology highly recommended |
SOC00059H | Crime, Gender and Sexuality | 3 | 2 | 20 | 10 | Good understanding and command of the discipline of Criminology highly recommended |
SOC00040H | Morbidity, Culture and Corpses | 3 | 2 | 20 | 10 | Good understanding and command of the discipline of Sociology highly recommended |
Contact us
Christina Buse
International Officer
Engagement contact