• knowledge and understanding of sociological terms, theories, methods and research findings
• an awareness of the range and limitations of sociological theory and the ability to compare and contrast different theoretical perspectives
• an appreciation and understanding of individual, social and cultural diversity, and of continuity and change in social life
• an understanding of sociological research methods, including issues concerned with the planning, implementation and evaluation of research inquiry and the collection, analysis and interpretation of data
• improved skills of communication, interpretation, analysis and evaluation