Single Major

Single Major - Sociology [B.A.] Cohort 2016 to 2020: 

To major in Sociology, students need to:

1. Pass SC1101E. This will be counted towards the Faculty Core or UE requirements.
2. Pass at least 44 units of SC courses or SC-recognised courses which include the following:
   • SC2101 Methods of Social Research
   • SC3101 Social Thought and Social Theory
   • a minimum of ONE from the following alternate essential courses from the basket of methodology courses:
     • SC3209 Data Analysis in Social Research
     • SC3213 Ethnographic Analysis of Visual Media
     • SC3221 Qualitative Inquiry
   • a minimum of 20 units of SC courses at Level-3000 or higher (See Note 1) (including courses taken in points (2) and (3) above)

Note 1: Students are allowed to read Level-4000 courses subject to Department's approval.

Please note that:

• Once the B.A. degree is conferred, students cannot return to pursue Honours
• Declaration of major can only be done by students according to timelines set by FASS Dean's Office

Single Major - Sociology [B.A.] Cohort 2007 to 2015:

Pass at least 60 units of SC or SC recognised courses, which include all of the following:

1. SC1101E Making Sense of Society
2. SC2101 Methods of Social Research
3. SC3101 Social Thought and Social Theory
4. a minimum of ONE from the following alternate essential courses from the basket of methodology courses:
   • SC3209 Data Analysis in Social Research
   • SC3213 Ethnographic Analysis of Visual Media
   • SC3221 Qualitative Inquiry
5. a minimum of 28 units of SC courses at Level-3000 or higher (See Note 1) (including courses taken in points (3) & (4) above)

Note 1: Students are allowed to read Level-4000 courses subject to Department's approval.