STUDY PROGRAMMES

Undergraduate university study programme of Sociology

(double-major)

The double major undergraduate degree in Sociology enables students to acquire the basic competences and skills required for employment following a three-year course or for continuing studies at graduate level. The study programme is comprised of lectures in social theory and methodology as well as specialised sociological courses appropriate for the undergraduate level.

The combination of compulsory and elective courses enables students to gain specialised knowledge required for employment in different organisations, from research agencies, the media, local government, governmental agencies and non-governmental organisations as well as different businesses. Continuing studies at graduate level in different social science fields is a further option following completion of the undergraduate course.

Duration of the study: 6 semesters, 3 years

ECTS points: 90

Learning outcomes

After completing this study programme, the students will:

• have knowledge of key sociological concepts;
• be able to differentiate and compare different sociological theories and methodological approaches;
• be able to describe and analyse different social phenomena and critically evaluate them from a sociological perspective;
• be able to independently design, plan and realise a smallscale research project on different social phenomena, applying basic quantitative and qualitative methods and research techniques;
• be able to find, analyse and apply knowledge from different scientific sources in one's professional work;
• be able to participate in teamwork and interdisciplinary research work;
• know how to present research results.

Evaluation of learning outcomes: written tests during the semester, independent and group research projects, essays, written and oral exams, independent design and implementation of small scale sociological research projects.

Final thesis: The undergraduate course ends with a final thesis which is orally defended. The thesis is based on theoretical or empirical research and its findings presented in the form of a scientific article which needs to be between 16 and 32 pages long. The work is also presented as a conference presentation lasting for 15 minutes and includes use of Power Point. Students choose their topics in cooperation with the Department's academic staff.

Professional title acquired upon finishing the study programme: Baccalaureus/ Baccalaurea (Bachelor’s degree) in Sociology.

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