可选的国外一年，全日制3年（国外一年4年）。社会政策，社会学和社会研究学院是全国最好的教学和研究学院之一。我们的学者以其在社会学理论上的专业知识而享誉国际，我们广泛的研究使您有机会研究从街头文化到恐怖主义的各个领域。在第一年，您学习社会学思维的基础。随着了解的发展，您将检查控制人们生活的社会机构的运作，评估它们对个人和整个社会的影响。您还可以选择犯罪学，现代文化或社会政策方面的可选模块。在第二年和最后几年，您将扩展对社会学理论和社会研究方法的知识。学校拥有丰富的专业知识，这意味着我们能够提供可选模块，包括
Sociology at Kent gives you the tools to understand how societies, communities and organisations work, and how they can change. You explore some of the most pressing issues of our time - from inequality and discrimination to the impacts of digital technologies and global migration - through a contemporary and critical lens.You will learn to think differently, question assumptions, and make sense of the social structures shaping everyday life. You’re taught by sociologists with international reputations, including leaders in political sociology, environmental activism, digital society and sociological theory.You also develop hands-on research skills that are valued by employers. You’ll tackle statistical analysis, data collection, and digital research methods. This course offers exciting opportunities including international study, an optional year in industry, and a unique choice in your final year: complete an academic dissertation, a creative project, or a real-world research brief for an external organisation.Kent Sociology is ranked 3rd in the UK for research quality (REF 2021), and we’ve created a course designed to be critical, rigorous and ready for the world beyond university.Year Abroad: You are expected to adhere to any academic progression requirements in Stages 1 and 2 to proceed to the year abroad. If the requirement is not met, you will be transferred to the equivalent three-year programme. The year abroad is assessed on a passfail basis and will not count towards your final degree classification.Year in Industry: You have the option to add a year in industry to this course. We already know you have the confidence and commitment to thrive in the workplace and kick-start your career. This is your chance to prove it, to yourself and to employers.