Sociology (SCQF level 7) PDA
Course code: 90L3
Study mode: You take fewer course units/modules per week compared to full time.
Course type: PDA
International: Not eligible for international students
Study at: Moray
Start in: September
Learning mode: You join virtual classes from your local campus or learning centre., You access classes and/or materials digitally.
Duration: Part-time: 17 weeks
How: You complete course tasks independently. These may be set by your lecturer or chosen by you.
What is special about this course?
As a discipline, Sociology has emerged from a historical context of social change. Studying sociology helps you think critically about social issues and encourages you to question common beliefs, increasing your understanding of different cultures, races, and social backgrounds, and fostering empathy and appreciation for diversity. This awareness prepares you to engage with important societal challenges as an informed and active citizen.
Join this Sociology PDA at SCQF level 7, with options to study either or both of our dedicated modules, and consider society, from its origin to its development, and how it’s explained by competing perspectives. Develop your understanding, on academic and practical levels, of key social concepts such as socialisation and social order, as you learn to question and explore why society is organised in the ways that it is.
Gain the communication and people skills that allow you to connect with a wider variety of individuals and navigate complex social situations, improving your opportunities to work in careers which require an understanding of the complex relationship between the individual and society, including public service, criminal justice, health, business, and advertising.
Special features
- Self directed study at your own pace
Entry requirements
- 1 Scottish Higher at grade C or above in English, ESOL, or a social science subject OR
- 1 A level at grade C or above in English, ESOL, or a social science subject
- Prospective students without the standard entry requirements as listed above are encouraged to apply
Access routes
- NC6 Social Sciences
You will study the following core modules:
- Sociology A: Introduction to sociology
- Sociology B: Applying sociological theories and studies to sociological topics
How will I study my course?
- Part-time
- You will study fully online, with no scheduled sessions or tutorials
- Online study will be done via the university's virtual learning environment (VLE), with support from your tutors
- You may also be able to access sessions online from your local campus - please contact them directly for more information
- You will take part in a mandatory online induction in September
How long will my course last?
- Part-time: 17 weeks @ 10 hours per week
The number of hours per week indicates the total number of hours you should dedicate to the course, which includes time spent on online material as well as individual study and research.
- Moray
Start date
- September
Fees
For information on costs for this course please contact the campus where you wish to study.
Funding
External scholarships and financial support may be available. Contact the relevant UHI partner college for more information.
Can I progress into further study?
You may wish to progress from PDA Sociology to the following courses
- PDA Psychology
- HNC Social Sciences
- PDA Politics
Apply for Sociology (SCQF level 7) PDA
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