Sociology

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ECTS Credits
60
Language
Norwegian, English
Study location
Bodø, Levanger
Sociology is the general science about society and social life. Society is created by human beings, through social interaction. At the same time human beings are shaped by the society in which they grow up and live. It is this interplay; the way in which society at the same time both shapes and is shaped by people¿s lives and choices of action, that constitutes the core of sociology as an academic discipline. Sociological knowledge provides an insight into what affects social and societal processes and thus has a very broad application. The one year bachelor level study programme gives an introduction to basic concepts, methods and theories used in the discipline, as well as to a number of topics such as everyday life, youth and identity, social institutions, power and social inequality, poverty and welfare, and the multicultural society. The reading list is partly in Norwegian and partly in English.

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

Applicants must fulfil the requirements for Norwegian General Study competence as well as language proficiency requirements in Norwegian and English language.

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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!

The one year programme provides a basis for further sociological studies at bachelor level.
Student exchange is not possible during this one year programme.
No costs except semester registration fee and course literature. It is required that students possess their own laptop
Exam and assessment methods include take-home examination and school examination. More details are given under each course description.
Successful completion of [angi krav]
The programme of study is evaluated annually by the students through course surveys (mid-term evaluation and final evaluation). The evaluations are part of the university's quality assurance system.
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