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Study Model

Autumn 2025

Mandatory subjects

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Spring 2026

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Learning outcomes

KNOWLEDGE

Upon completion of the program, the candidate shall:

  • have broad knowledge of key perspectives, concepts, theories and methods
  • be able to know how theoretical perspectives and concepts are used in studies of how social interaction shapes small and large societal structures and how societal structures and processes shape human living conditions
  • have knowledge of important historical developments in sociology such as discipline
  • be familiar with descriptions of, and perspectives on, social change
  • be able to describe typical characteristics of modern societies along economic, political, social and cultural dimensions
  • be able to explain different methods used by social scientists to obtain and analyze data

SKILLS

Upon completion of the program, the candidate shall:

  • be able to apply sociological perspectives and theories in analyzes of key social issues and developments
  • be able to design relevant issues and use different scientific methods
  • be able to use their knowledge within the sociological subject areas to identify important societal problems and development trends, to retrieve and present relevant information on these in a reflected manner
  • be able to collect data, write, and express themselves orally and in writing

GENERAL COMPETENCE

Upon completion of the program, the candidate shall:

  • be able to explain important research ethical issues
  • have developed critical skills, independence and analytical skills

Recommended previous knowledge

Students are expected to be able to acquire literature in English and other Scandinavian languages, in addition to Norwegian. In some courses, all or part of the teaching may be given in English.

General description and profile of the programme

Sociology is the study of society, social change, and the social causes and consequences of human actions. Sociology provides tools to understand how society works, how social institutions influence our lives, and how the relationship between individual and society creates, changes and shapes social life. Sociology sheds light on how human interaction both shapes and is shaped by the environment.

Sociologists investigate how groups, institutions and societies are created and structured. Since all human action is fundamentally social and often follows patterns that are relatively independent of the individual, sociologists are thematically concerned with everything from close relationships to global change.

The one year programme in sociology at UiA offers theoretical perspectives and frameworks that enable the student to understand and describe the complexity of society. Sociological theories and research methods form a central part of the study. The study also provides an introduction to social institutions and topics such as welfare, inequality, globalization, education, crime, family relations, gender, religion and the multicultural society. The one year programme in sociology is suitable for those who are interested in understanding central features of our modern societies and how they are changing.

Teaching and learning methods

The teaching and learning methods in the program vary between lectures, group work, seminars and assignments. Attendance at lectures usually does not require compulsory participation, but there may be requirements for participation in some courses. Most courses require compulsory assignments that must be approved to pass the exam. The language of instruction is Norwegian, but in some subjects it will also be taught in English.

Assessment methods

The one year programme has varied forms of assessment such as individual school and home exams.

Occupational profiles of graduates and access to further studies

The one year programme in sociology has courses from the bachelor's programme in sociology and can be included in this study. The programme can also be part of other bachelor's programmes. Students who are admitted to the year programme can apply for transition to the second year of study in the bachelor programme in sociology,https://www.uia.no/studier2/opptak/intern-overgang-fraa-aarstudium-til-bachelorstudium

Student evaluations

Study programme evaluation is conducted annually in the programme committee in accordance with the Quality System, section 4.2.
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