Course summary

Choose your start date. You have six opportunities to join this course throughout the year. About the course: Learn how to tackle global and local challenges through sociology and social research, with a focus on social change and impactful applied research to address pressing societal issues. Key course content includes:

• sociological analysis and research skills: learn to address societal challenges such as identity, global crises, and digital transformation through advanced research methods and ethical practices

• global and intersectional perspectives: explore global issues such as climate change, inequality, and cultural diplomacy using feminist, decolonial and postcolonial frameworks

• power, resistance, and social impact: investigate power dynamics, social movements and justice to address issues such as systemic racism, digital divides and inequality.

• Diverse staff expertise and experience: learn from sociology subject specialists in gender, sexuality, globalisation, race and ethnicities, health, contemporary cultures and crime. (Staff are subject to change.)

• Social research opportunities: be part of a co-created and collaborative learning community, actively participating in knowledge production through training in research methods.

• Supportive learning environment: benefit from the support of a course team which understands the connections between your academic success and personal well-being, along with comprehensive university support services.

• Flexible entry: benefit from a flexible mode of course delivery with multiple course entry points, accommodating diverse learning goals and allowing you to tailor your studies to progress from undergraduate to doctoral research or to gain new skills and perspectives relevant to your professional environment.