Diploma in Sociology

Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to

1. Apply sociological theories and concepts to current social issues . 
2. Arrange scientific research methodology to explore social problems. 
3. Assess the impact of culture and socialization on individuals and groups. 
4. Evaluate and apply various sociological theories as they pertain to culture, socialization, society. 
5. Demonstrate an understanding of the career options available to someone with a background in sociology

SLQF  – Level 3

NVQ – Level  5

This diploma course allows students to study people and the way they interact with one another. Sociology generally investigates social relations between people, not just in the present, but also in many other time periods and regions. Students follow subjects involving social research methods, theory and analysis. They may learn the history of sociology from its emergence in the Enlightenment and how to conduct both qualitative and quantitative research.  This field of study allows individuals to gain insight into the social aspects of the world around them. They can use this knowledge to seek positions related to human analysis and gain skill sets involving their ability to understand complex social situations. And this diploma course aims at teaching the factors such as deviance, social stratification, social class, culture, social mobility, law and religion and develops scientific knowledge. Sociologists try to understand the issues that influence society.

Students of this Diploma course may pursue employment as advice workers, youth workers and social workers. They may also choose to become lecturers or work in community development. Graduates can alternately pursue work as charity fundraisers, probation officers and human resources officers, among others. Students may also choose to use a sociology diploma to help them get into a university program in order to continue their learning