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The Department of Sociology has impressive credentials and a collegial and supportive atmosphere, which drives excellence in research and teaching.

Undergraduate students

Our courses will give you an idea of the modules we run:

Postgraduate students

Our courses will give you an idea of the modules we run:

English language requirements

IELTS: 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component (the language requirements are part way down the page. The other requirements are not applicable). 

For more information see our undergraduate English language requirements or our postgraduate English language requirements.

Choosing your modules

Please see the list of modules below. This list is indicative of the type of modules which may be available during your study period. Please note that not all modules advertised in the module catalogue are available to exchange and visiting students. If you would like to discuss which modules are appropriate for your level of knowledge, please contact us.

We will contact you during early August or early December (depending on your start date) to discuss your module choices.

Teaching schedule

You can study in our department for the following periods only:

  • Full academic year
  • Semester 1 only
  • Semester 2 only

Examination and assessment

Assessment takes place during the Common Examination Periods at the end of each Semester. Alternate assessments may be available. Please contact us to discuss this. Please see individual module descriptions for the type of assessment required.

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Contact us

Christina Buse
International Officer

christina.buse@york.ac.uk

Undergraduate contact

sociology-ug@york.ac.uk

Postgraduate contact (taught and research)

sociology-pg@york.ac.uk

Related links

Department of Sociology

Undergraduate modules

Module Code Module Description Year / Stage Semester Credits ECTS Pre-requisites or experience required
SOC00059I Understanding Contemporary Crime 2 1 20 10 Prior understanding of the discipline of Criminology highly recommended
SOC00060I Popular Culture, Media and Society 2 1 20 10 Prior understanding of the discipline of Sociology highly recommended
SOC00063I Critical Transformations of Social Psychology 2 1 20 10 Prior understanding of the discipline of Social Psychology highly recommended
SOC00064I Humans and Other Animals 2 1 20 10 Prior understanding of the discipline of Sociology highly recommended
SOC00065I Inequality, Intersectionality and Resistance 2 1 20 10 Prior understanding of the discipline of Sociology highly recommended
SOC00066I Social Interaction and Conversation Analysis 2 1 20 10 Prior understanding of the discipline of Sociology highly recommended
SOC00067I Health and Illness 2 1 20 10 Prior understanding of the discipline of Sociology highly recommended
SOC00071I People and the State 2 1 20 10 Prior understanding of the discipline of Sociology highly recommended
SOC00057I Societies and the Climate Crisis 2 2 20 10 Prior understanding of the discipline of Sociology highly recommended
SOC00058I Gender, Sexuality and Inequalities 2 2 20 10 Prior understanding of the discipline of Sociology highly recommended
SOC00062I Body and Society 2 2 20 10 Prior understanding of the discipline of Sociology highly recommended
SOC00068I Imagining Futures 2 2 20 10 Prior understanding of the discipline of Sociology highly recommended
SOC00070I Creative Alternatives in Social Psychology 2 2 20 10 Prior understanding of the discipline of Social Psychology highly recommended
SOC00072I Crime, Control and Globalization 2 2 20 10 Prior understanding of the discipline of Criminology highly recommended
SOC00058H Crime, Media and Culture 3 1 20 10 Good understanding and command of the discipline of Criminology highly recommended
SOC00060H Contemporary Investigations in Social Psychology 3 1 20 10 Good understanding and command of the discipline of Social Psychology highly recommended
SOC00061H Influencers and Ideas in Criminology 3 1 20 10 Good understanding and command of the discipline of Criminology highly recommended
SOC00064H AI in Society 3 1 20 10 Good understanding and command of the discipline of Sociology highly recommended
SOC00039H Racial State 3 1 20 10 Good understanding and command of the discipline of Sociology highly recommended
SOC00041H Global Transformation of Health 3 1 20 10 Good understanding and command of the discipline of Sociology highly recommended
SOC00055H Spiritual Realities 3 2 20 10 Good understanding and command of the discipline of Sociology highly recommended
SOC00056H Working in the Criminal Justice System 3 2 20 10 Good understanding and command of the discipline of Criminology highly recommended
SOC00057H Talk at Work 3 2 20 10 Good understanding and command of the discipline of Sociology highly recommended
SOC00059H Crime, Gender and Sexuality 3 2 20 10 Good understanding and command of the discipline of Criminology highly recommended
SOC00040H Morbidity, Culture and Corpses 3 2 20 10 Good understanding and command of the discipline of Sociology highly recommended

Contact us

Christina Buse
International Officer

christina.buse@york.ac.uk

Undergraduate contact

sociology-ug@york.ac.uk

Postgraduate contact (taught and research)

sociology-pg@york.ac.uk

Related links

Department of Sociology