Course Summary
Course Category: CAO (Higher Education - HET)
If you are interested in people, you will be interested in sociology. It is relevant for understanding almost every aspect of our lives. We are all part of society, we are connected with each other and we are affected by the people around us.
In the same way, we shape the social context for others as well. Sociology provides you with the mindset and the research tools to observe the social world, make connections, understand differences, norms, cultures or inequalities.
Course Details
What will you study?
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Introduction to Sociology Foundations of Sociological
Thought
Sociological Analysis and
Research Design
Ireland in Comparative
Perspective Research Methods Sociological Theory Level 2 Sociology of Contemporary Life Sociology of Gender
Economic Sociology Crime, Deviance & Society Social Anthropology Animals and Human Society Quantitative Research Methods Work and Social Stratification American Society Crime and Society
Sociology of Migration, Race and
Ethnicity Health, Illness and Society Social Data Analytics Historical Sociology
Social Dynamics & Networks Science & Society Sociology of War & Violence Contemporary Theory Punishment & Social Control
Sociology of Nations
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
