Sociology - Online
This fully online course offers a comprehensive understanding of the structures, behaviours, and relationships that shape society. Featuring 30 interactive modules, it provides learners with the tools to analyse societal issues, understand human behaviour, and explore social inequalities. Whether you’re preparing for higher education or looking to enhance your knowledge, this course offers a strong foundation in sociological theory and research.
Applicants for this course must reside in Scotland.
Content
The course is divided into thematic modules, covering key sociological theories, research methods, and real-world applications.
Sociological Theories and Perspectives
Gain insights into the key frameworks that explain how society operates:
- Functionalism
- Feminist Perspectives
- Marxism
- Symbolic Interactionism
- Postmodernism
- Realism
Social Structures and Inequalities
Explore the impact of social systems and inequalities on individuals and groups:
- Globalisation and Globalisation Applied to Sociology
- Health Inequalities
- Disability
- Material Deprivation vs. Cultural Deprivation
- Explaining Male Offending
- Social Construction of Health and Illness
Cultural and Social Dynamics
Understand how culture shapes behaviour, values, and social norms:
- Conceptions of Culture
- Religion as a Conservative Force
- Nature vs. Nurture
- Postmodernism and Family
Research Methods in Sociology
Develop the skills to analyze and conduct sociological research:
- Research Methods – Positivism and Interpretivism
- Sampling Methods
- Questionnaires
- Interviews in Sociology
- Statistics
Health and Sociology
Examine the role of healthcare and mental health in society:
- Role of Health Professionals
- Mental Illness
- The Sick Role
Education and Society
Study the relationship between education and societal outcomes:
- The Correspondence Principle – Bowles & Gintis
- Marketisation
- Understanding Globalisation
£0.00