Sociology and Social Policy (English-medium) BA (Hons)

About This Course

Sociology explores social life including identities, institutions, social movements and global processes. Social Policy involves the study of social relations and systems that promote wellbeing. A combined degree has many advantages including broader knowledge base and increased employability.

You will explore the causes and solutions of social problems in areas such as poverty and inequality both globally and locally. You will engage with debates about social justice and the creation of a fairer society. By studying on this degree, you will gain a better understanding of ourselves and society. Work experience and international experience modules are available on this degree.

Why choose Bangor University for this course?

• Vibrant Social Sciences community at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• Focus on relevant, topical and contemporary societal issues.
• Teaching is based on research work by academics in the School.
• Friendly and approachable Social Sciences staff.
• Assessments are varied with few exams.
• Work placement module available.
• Opportunities to study abroad.

Course Content

You will learn through a variety of ways on this course. You will participate through attending weekly lectures where expert knowledge will be conveyed using power-point slides, videos and question and answers. You will also engage in bi-weekly seminars where they might be asked to read an article in preparation and engage in a guided class discussion with an expert in a particular area. Occasionally there will be guest speakers including from other universities in other parts of the world. You will conduct your own literature search in preparation for an assignment. Assignments will be aligned to the teaching on the module. Assignments can include traditional essays as well as other approaches including presentations.