Bachelor in Sociology

Presentation

The context of increasing complexity of Western societies justifies the existence of educational proposals that can handle this reality at various levels. This degree in Sociology provides a solid education on the main sociological theories, becoming thus the first objective of this degree. Moreover, as second objective, this degree qualifies for the exercise of a wide range of functions ranging from training to animation of production projects and industrial design services, through social intervention and the management of public hospitals to provide services in several areas such as human resources, land use planning, evaluation of public policies or the production and monitoring of statistics on the most diverse human activities. Thus, responding to the needs of professionals in specific areas but in very different activities from state and private.

Objectives

Learning objectives are linked to the overall objectives. This degree seeks to train professionals in Sociology with a capacity to mobilize the main theories and methods of sociology with a view to their application to the diversity of situations that professionals are confront with. It is intended: a) To promote the knowledge of the main theories of sociology; b) To promote the knowledge of the methods of collecting and processing data commonly used in sociology; c) To enable students to reflexivity in order to adapt acquired knowledge to different situations. These objectives are achieved through the degree curriculum with courses that equip students with the knowledge of this science; courses that provide students with methodological skills and others that are rooted in the thought and practice of sociology, in a route with several variants.

Admission Requirements

Those interested can apply for the course through one of the following national competitions organized by DGES: National Competition for Access and Admission to Public Higher Education; and Special Regimes. Application may also be possible through the following special competitions, organized by the University of the Azores: Special Competitions for Access and Admission to the University of the Azores (Over 23 Years, Holders of Technological Specialization Diploma, Holders of Higher Professional Technician Diploma, Holders of Other Higher Education Courses, Holders of dual certification courses in secondary education and specialized artistic courses); Regimes of Re-entry and Change of Institution / Course; Special competition for access and admission of international students to the University of the Azores. In all cases, the application is dependent on the candidates' compliance with the conditions required for this purpose. For more information on national competitions and the conditions of access and admission, consult the DGES page at www.dges.gov.pt, and for information on special competitions, consult the regulations available on our website.

Professional Opportunities

Professions in the areas of human resources, communication and market; Territory planning activities, evaluation of public policies, production and monitoring of statistics on the most diverse human activities; Advice and consultancy in the area of organizations, social policies, projects of social and collective interest; Liberal activity and own business initiatives; Research in the field of Social Sciences.