The University of Sheffield
Department of Sociological Studies

Dual honours: English Language and Sociology

LEVEL 1
Core modules:
Sociological Imagination SCS1001 10 credits
Sociological Imagination Seminar SCS1002 10 credits
Introduction to Social Research SCS1008 10 credits
Classical Social Theory SCS1011 10 credits
Classical Social Theory Seminar SCS1012 10 credits
Optional modules - to the value of 10 credits:
Social Divisions SCS1003 10 credits
Gender, Sexuality and Society SCS1005 10 credits
The Sociology of Capitalism SCS1006 10 credits
Understanding Crime SCS1007 10 credits
Social Policy and Social Problems SCS1009 10 credits
The Globalisation of Culture: Persistence and Change SCS1013 10 credits
Unrestricted module (subject to Departmental approval) 10 credits

Further modules from the English Language Department totalling 60 credits.

LEVEL 2
Core modules:
Sociological Theory and Analysis SCS2001 20 credits
Optional modules - to the value of 40 credits:
Varieties of Welfare SCS2002 20 credits
Social Research Principles SCS2003 20 credits
Race and Racism SCS2005 20 credits
Sociology of the Family SCS2006 20 credits
Social Policy in a Global Context SCS2007 20 credits
Crime and Deviance SCS2009 20 credits
Perspectives in Globalisation SCS2011 20 credits
Internet and Society SCS2012 20 credits
Sociology of Health and Illness SCS2013 20 credits
Leisure, Sport and Society SCS2014 20 credits

Further modules from the English Language Department totalling 60 credits.

LEVEL 3
Core modules:
Contemporary Issues in Sociological Thought SCS3005 20 credits
Optional modules - to the value of 40 credits:
Extended Essay in Sociology SCS302 20 credits
Welfare Futures SCS3006 20 credits
Global Social Inequality and Social Justice SCS3007 20 credits
Learning Disability Policy and Practice SCS3008 20 credits
Altruism and Trust SCS3009 20 credits
Ageing and Society SCS3010 20 credits
Cultural and Social Responses to Death SCS3011 20 credits
Children and Youth within Developing Societies SCS3012 20 credits
Involving Service Users in Research, Policy and Practice SCS3013 20 credits
Men, Masculinities and Gender Relations SCS3014 20 credits
Sociology of the New Genetics SCS3015 20 credits
Business and Society SCS3016 20 credits
Explorations in Contemporary Social Change SCS3017 20 credits
Sociology of Surveillance SCS3018 20 credits
Worlds of Work SCS3019 20 credits
Sociology of the Environment SCS3020 20 credits
Sociology of Whiteness SCS3021 20 credits
Religion and Belief in the Modern World SCS3022 20 credits
Children and Society SCS3023 20 credits

Further modules from the English Language Department totalling 60 credits.

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