Venues

Stirling Campus

Content

Semester 1:
Social Differentiation: the effects of differences in gender, age, ethnicity, status and disability on the way in which people are valued and treated in different societies.

Semester 2:
Social Problems: contemporary social issues and policy responses.

Semester 3:
Understanding Social Policy: historical and theoretical perspectives on welfare; comparative social policy analysis.

Semester 4:
Development of Sociological Theory.

Semesters 5 and 6:
The Research Process: introduction to methods of social research and analysis, including practical and project work. Optional Advanced Units.

Semesters 7 and 8:
Dissertation and Honours seminar.

Entry Requirements

2026 entry requirements:
4 Highers at ABBB. Grades may vary depending on combinations taken.

For entry to the three year Honours degree, you require 3 Advanced Highers at ABB including a relevant subject.