18 Short courses in Sociology in United Kingdom

Is a growing gap between the ultra-rich, and the rest, necessary for economic growth? What are the historical precedents for our current global inequity? London School of Economics and Political Science offers the The Economic History of Inequality programme.

The Language in London - An Introduction to Sociolinguistics course from UCL Summer School introduces participants to the key ideas in the study of language in society, with a focus on sociolinguistic phenomena which are observable in London.

This Research Design module at Oxford Brookes University focuses on issues, techniques and skills for data collection and analysis in quantitative, qualitative or mixed mode approaches to research.

This Newstart - Care and Communities course at Forth Valley College is aimed at learners who want to experience a range of academic and vocational subjects while improving their core skills.

This Social Sciences course at Dundee and Angus College offers preparation for HNC Social Sciences and possible progression to workplaces and/or other level 7 courses.

The United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development has encouraged a new generation of social entrepreneurs who contribute to this vision through innovative initiatives, and by setting up important new social businesses, NGOs and social movements. London School of Economics and Political Science offers the Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship programme.

The An Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods course at King's College London will give an overview and introduction to qualitative research methods, including individual interviews, focus group discussions, observation, ethical issues, content and thematic analysis, NVivo and rigour in qualitative research.

The Equality and Diversity QCF - Level 2 course at the London School of International Business is to give Learners an introduction to the issues around stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination, to identify the basic rights that all people should enjoy and the shared values people have.

This Advanced Research Design module at Oxford Brookes University aims to equip you with skills to find, appraise and utilise research, as well as plan and design a piece of research work.

The Childhood Practice course at Edinburgh College is the recognised qualification for a Support worker working with children and young people.

London School of Economics and Political Science's Social Network Analysis course focuses on data about connections, forming structures known as networks. Networks and network data describe an increasingly vast part of the modern world, through connections on social media, communications, financial transactions, and other ties.

This Introduction to Social Sciences and Self course at Edinburgh College takes you on a thought-provoking journey of discovery. It will help you understand yourself, your relationship with others and your place in the world. 

The Sociology of Education course from UCL Summer School allows you to explore current and enduring educational questions through a sociological lens and to identify the relationships between education and social inequalities.

The Social Science Data Analysis course offered by University of Essex provides world-leading social science methods training to postgraduate research students by offering instruction from an internationally renowned faculty, drawn from the world’s top research institutions.

This Changing Travel Behaviour module at the UWE Bristol (University of the West of England) will draw on a range of theories from psychology, sociology and behavioural economics to explain travel behaviour and the circumstances in which behaviour changes.

The Gender Studies course from UCL Summer School will provide you an overview of ‘classical’ and contemporary theorisations of gender, and of the multiple ways in which gender is encountered in every aspect of the lives.

The Sociology and Social Policy course from the University of Birmingham provides an overview on health, examining factors that contribute to health inequality alongside potential social solutions.

This course at Dundee and Angus College is suited to those returning to education without previous relevant qualifications or those wishing to develop a basic understanding of the Social Sciences in order to progress to Advanced Certificate in Social Sciences or other level 6 courses.