BA (Hons) Sociology Bachelor's degree at Coventry University

Understand key theories in contemporary sociology and develop conceptual and analytical tools to examine social issues, such as power and inequalities, identity formation, influence of technology, urbanisation and globalisation. Engage with advanced research and debates, critically assessing complex social patterns and phenomena.

The module explores social policy as both an academic subject and a dynamic field of politics, practice and social action. Gain an understanding of key theories to evaluate policy, such as on education, health and disabilities, immigration and criminal justice, and consider how social policy reflects social problems, divisions and social justice.

This module examines historical and structural foundations of race, racism and decolonisation. You will engage with key theoretical frameworks to explore how colonialism, imperialism, and slavery have shaped racial categories, national identities and global inequalities. Through real-world case studies, you will critically examine the discourse on immigration, political representation and the criminal justice system and pathways towards a more equitable society.

This module explores how mass media and social media operate in contemporary society. You will examine key sociological concepts to help understand complex issues in modern media and popular culture, including those relating to race, class, gender and sexuality. You will have the opportunity to develop research skills to locate, interpret and articulate theories and evidence on media-related topics.

This module considers the relationships we have with ourselves (selfhood, identity), with others (families, romantic relationships, childhood), drawing on insights and research from sociology, history and cultural studies. You will explore interdisciplinary theoretical perspectives on gender, sexual orientation and identity and examine how embodiment is understood and debated from multiple perspectives.

Ever wondered why the chanting of 'Black Lives Matter' became a global movement? How social media became a main source of movement impacting political activism? Why activists resort to blocking motorways in England as a form of protest? Why some activists hide their identities, while others practise classic civil disobedience? This module aims to develop your understanding of social movements within historical and contemporary global contexts.

If a modern nation-state government had one job, it would be keeping people alive and well. This module examines health through a social justice lens, addressing global health inequalities, socio-economic divisions and the super-rich's impact on resources. It explores health patterns and determinants. Using social research tools, it critically examines health vulnerabilities, resilience, and social, political, cultural and economic contexts.

Uncover the relationship between music and society, exploring social, political and economic dimensions across cultures and histories. Moving beyond a Western perspective, you will examine music as a social product and practice across diverse societies, considering identity, resistance, media influence and music's therapeutic roles. Using interdisciplinary theories, you'll analyse diverse global musical traditions.

This module provides you with an opportunity to reflect upon and gain experience for an approved placement undertaken during your programme. A placement should usually be at least 26 weeks or equivalent; however, each placement will be considered on its own merits, having regard to the ability to achieve the learning outcomes.

This module provides you with an opportunity to reflect upon and gain experience for an approved international study/work placement undertaken during your programme. A work/study placement should usually be at least 26 weeks or equivalent; however, each placement will be considered on its own merits, having regard to the ability to achieve the learning outcomes.

This module critically examines how sex and sexuality are shaped, regulated and contested within society, focusing on power dynamics in public and private spheres. Rather than personal sexual practices, this module evaluates the social, legal and political forces that control and regulate sexuality. Module content also considers interdisciplinary perspectives on mechanisms of control (domestic violence) and resistance (LGBTQ and sex work activism, reproductive justice).

This module offers a critical exploration of social media spaces and other digital sites, focusing on how they continue to reshape societies. Trace the early history of the internet and examine contemporary social networks typified by platforms like Instagram, Reddit, X, YouTube, TikTok and Twitch. Finally, we look forward to potential futures.

In this module, you will consider complex questions about fan cultures and the impact they have in shaping identity, social bonds and global popular culture. Critically examine how audience communities emerge, grow and challenge, or reinforce, existing social structures, from consumerism to systems of oppression. You will analyse real-world fandom case studies using key multidisciplinary perspectives including audience theories, feminist and queer theories, and critical race theory.

Discover key sociological perspectives on education, focusing on how education interacts with society, the state and the individual. You will critically engage with issues such as educational inequality, globalisation and marketisation, while examining the roles of class, race, gender, migration and citizenship. Develop analytical tools to evaluate pressing issues in education through theoretical discussions and case studies.