Sociology Higher
COURSE INFORMATION:
Place of Study: Shetland College UHI, Lerwick and selected Learning Centres. Contact your
local Learning Centre for details.
Mode of Study: Part time
Length of course: 1 year (1 day per week, 9.15am - 3.00pm)
Start Date: September 2011
Entry Requirements: Candidates would normally be expected to have attained one of the following, or equivalent: Intermediate 2 Sociology Course or Unit(s); 1 Standard Grade in a social subject; Standard Grade English at Credit level; or Intermediate 2 Communication.
COURSE SUMMARY:
Higher Sociology consists of the following 3 units: Studying Human Society: The Sociological Approach;
Understanding Human Society 1; Understanding Human Society 2.
COURSE CONTENT:
Human Society: The Sociological Approach – This unit provides a framework for understanding human behaviour from different sociological theories. By evaluating major sociological theories, candidates will be able to enhance their understanding of the nature and development of human societies.
Understanding Human Society 1 – This Unit focuses on the sociological understanding of two important areas of human social behaviour, Education & Social Stratification.
Understanding Human Society 2 – This Unit focuses on the sociological understanding of two substantive areas of human social behaviour – sociology of the family and sociology of crime & deviance.
HOW WILL I STUDY?
With short lectures, group discussions, individual exercises and personal study. Course units are achieved through internal written assessments, 1 external examination and a research portfolio is also to be submitted at the end of the course.
STAFF QUOTE:
“Higher Sociology makes a useful contribution to your general education and personal development, as well as providing a basis for further study at a more advanced level.” Susan Menary.
PROGRESSION:
Academic: Can be considered towards entry into a higher level of study such as HNC/HND or degree course particularly in social sciences, history and politics.
Employment/Career: Can be used as a stepping stone into various career paths such as Human Resources or Social Research, through further study in higher education.
Former students have: This course is new to Shetland College UHI.
