Learning & Teaching in Sociology
In the Sociology Department at Surrey we pride ourselves on a committed and supportive approach to teaching and learning.
We combine a range of established and innovative approaches - from lectures, seminars and workshops, to research projects, online discussions, presentations and written work - to equip students with the tools they need to become confident, critical learners. And through our personal tutor system, we enable students to connect together and reflect on their learning across different parts of the course.
Enabling the development of skills and knowledge key to professional environments is central to our approach – and on our degrees this includes a range of investigative and research skills, written and oral communication, organisational skills, problem solving and plenty of experience working to solve problems and fulfil briefs both as individuals and as part of a team.
Studying for a degree involves more than this, however and we also hope to enable our students to develop and grow in a broader sense throughout and beyond their time with us. Through expanding awareness and engaging curiosities we hope to nurture a lasting inquisitiveness, an instinct to question what’s taken-for-granted and an open mindedness towards new or different ideas.
