Venues

Central Campus

Content

Sociology examines how individual choices are affected by wider social forces and how they can be understood by placing them in their social context.

Year 1:
You'll be introduce to key sociological ideas, by studying the relationship between individuals and groups through examining the examples of social change, drug use, violence and gender. You’ll select from a wide range of optional courses, depending on the degree programme you choose.

Year 2:
You study Identity and its impact on today’s world; examine how social scientists use theory and evidence, and take three optional courses, depending on your degree programme.

Year 3:
You will learn research skills, do a group research project, and study social theory. Optional courses cover environment and risk, globalization, nationalism, the internet, and youth culture.

Year 4:
In your final year you will take more optional courses and complete an individual research project supported by a member of teaching staff with opportunities to present your research findings to your peers.

Entry Requirements

2026 entry requirements

Standard entry:
4 Highers at AAAB (first sitting) or AAAA (two sittings) plus English at National 5.

Widening access entry:
4 Highers at ABBB (two sittings) plus English at National 5. Highers at BBB must be achieved in one sitting.