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Themes and Perspectives in Sociology II (L3069)

15 credits, Level 4

Spring teaching

On this module, you’ll explore how modern sociology emerged in the nineteenth century alongside the rise of industrial capitalist society. You’ll examine key themes and concerns that shaped the discipline, reflecting societal changes of the time and how these have evolved in contemporary societies.

The module covers both classical and contemporary sociological perspectives on these themes, analysing how key categories and experiences have been redefined over time.

Contact hours and workload

This module is approximately 150 hours of work. This breaks down into about 22 hours of contact time and about 128 hours of independent study. The University may make minor variations to the contact hours for operational reasons, including timetabling requirements.

We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2024/25. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum.

We’ll make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.