Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Synopsis The subject aims to provide students with theoretical and methodological knowledge to enable them to undertake their own research. To this end students will be introduced to both recent trends in sociological theorising and to the different methods sociologists use to collect empirical data. A key focus will be on the relationship between the theory and practice of sociology, and issues around the research process. Students will be expected to reflect on and apply this knowledge using the topic they have chosen for their honours dissertation. This subject builds on previous knowledge of theory and research students have acquired in completing a major in sociology or related discipline(s).
Assessment Two essays (4500 words each): 50% each