Sociology with a Language
(BA) Sociology with a Language
Entry for 2026
FHEQ level
This course is set at Level 6 in the national Framework for Higher Education Qualifications.
Course learning outcomes
explain major sociological concepts and theories, and their application in contemporary sociology
demonstrate knowledge of different societies, and understanding of what may be learned by comparing them
demonstrate understanding and knowledge of key topics and debates in a number of specialised areas in sociology
collate a range of appropriate sources (including paper, audio-visual and electronic sources) and structure material from them to answer a question
assess the strengths and weaknesses of empirical material as evidence for conclusions in specific cases
critically evaluate competing explanations and theories in a range of contexts
formulate research questions and plan how to answer them
identify and use appropriate sociological research methods (including questionnaires, interviews, observations and content analysis)
analyse the ethical implications of social research in a variety of settings
make simple analyses of quantitative and qualitative data using appropriate computer programmes
communicate effectively with others and present information both orally and in writing
conduct a literature search and produce a correctly formatted bibliography
manage their time in long-term study or work programmes
achieve at least level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (Effective Operational Proficiency) in French/Italian/Spanish
mediate effectively in speech, almost instantaneously and with a satisfactory level of accuracy, between speakers of English and speakers of French/Italian/Spanish
mediate effectively in writing, under time constraint and with a satisfactory level of accuracy, between readers of English and readers of French/Italian/Spanish
demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the syntax, lexis and appropriate registers of French/Italian/Spanish, notably in the production of written exercises and translations
demonstrate sound knowledge and critical understanding of the modern and contemporary cultures of French/Italian/Spanish -speaking societies, gained through the study of texts and other cultural products in French/Italian/Spanish
evaluate critically selected aspects of the literature, culture, history, politics, or society of French/Italian/Spanish and other French/Italian/Spanish -speaking countries
demonstrate awareness and critical appreciation of one or more cultures and societies, other than their own
communicate effectively, and with a good level of accuracy, in spoken French/Italian/Spanish
communicate effectively, and with a good level of accuracy, in written French/Italian/Spanish
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