Programme description
Career opportunities
The one year programme in sociology is of relevance for different fields of work in both public and private sectors. The programme provides teaching qualification in social studies in both middle school and high school. Sociological knowledge can be used to assess and identify the causes of social problems such as unemployment and crime.
In-depth knowledge of sociology and its analytical methods are useful in a wide range of areas. A Bachelor degree in Sociology and social analysis is relevant for a number of different career opprotunities, in both the private and public sectors. Sociologists are usually not employed as sociologists, but are employed in positions such as case officers, information and communication officers, political advisors, HR advisors and other types of consultant positions, consultants, managers, project coordinators and the like. Some choose to study further, and take a Master's and Doctoral degrees, and then work as researchers. In short; the possibilities are many!
Applicants must fulfil the requirements for Norwegian General Study competence as well as language proficiency requirements in Norwegian and English language.
Upon successful completion of a bachelor degree in sociology, the candidate has obtained the following Learning outcomes with respect to knowledge, skills and general competence:
Knowledge:
- Has a basic knowledge of central concepts, themes and theories in sociology
- Has insight into how society is structured and how it works
- Has a basic understanding of how society simultaneously forms and is formed by people's lives, interests and actions
- Has basic knowledge of different areas and methods used in sociological research
Skills:
- is able to critically reflect on social conditions and specific topics in the light of sociological theory
- is able to acquire relevant information and knowledge and present it in a way that illuminates a topic or research question
- can assess sociological contributions and evaluate the use of theory and methods
- can utilize sociological knowledge in the consideration of social conditions and topics
General competence:
- is able to communicate sociological knowledge orally and in writing
- can apply sociological knowledge in working with a given topic
- is able to approach topics and research questions from different perspectives with a view on making practical and ethical choices