Examples of Equivalent Learning
Introductory sociology modules or equivalent courses that provide an understanding of sociological theories

The purpose of this module is to introduce students to a specific area of sociology, where they will apply theories, concepts and methodologies from the wider body of sociology to the fields of health and illness, wellbeing, and healthcare. They will consider how health and illness are affected by social processes and structures, and examine the social factors that influence the health of individuals and of groups within society. Health and illness will also provide a field where they can consider political and cultural contexts and apply ideas about power and knowledge.
The module will include: Theory as applied to medicine, health and illness; Social stratification and inequalities in health; Social contexts and health: gender, ethnicity and age; The provision of health care; Lay and professional perspectives on medical knowledge and power; Chronic illness, biographical disruption and narrative reconstruction; Medicine and technology (including the quantified self); Stigma, labelling and mental health; Sociology of screening and diagnosis; Health, risk and society (including health policy and responses to epidemics).

Upon completion of this module you will be able to:
LO1: understand and apply knowledge relating to sociological approaches to health and illness;
LO2: apply sociological theories and concepts to the field of health and illness;
LO3: conduct academic literature searches in the topic and critically evaluate your results;
LO4: evaluate relationships between different aspects of social stratification (e.g. gender, ethnicity, class, age), social structures, and the health of individuals;
LO5: critically reflect on current research in sociology of health and illness, and construct arguments based on your reading of contemporary research papers;
LO6: participate in and critically assess key debates in the sociology of health and illness.