Sociology of Deviance Course
This course examines the emergence of deviance among urban youth, linking classic sociological theories to real-world cases. Participants will evaluate harm and ethical issues, and develop evidence-based interventions suitable for humanities professionals engaged in community work. It fosters critical analysis and practical application skills essential for policy and intervention design in social contexts.

4 to 360 hours of flexible workload
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What Will I Learn?
This Sociology of Deviance Course provides a focused overview of deviant behaviour in urban settings. Learners explore key theories, youth subcultures, and distinctions between crime and norm violations, applying concepts to specific cases. The programme emphasises evidence gathering, evaluation, harm and ethics assessment, and creating research-informed interventions and policy suggestions.
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Develop Skills
- Apply core deviance theories including strain, labelling, conflict, and social control.
- Map urban deviance cases covering actors, hotspots, timelines, and social reactions.
- Conduct rapid evidence reviews through data selection, source evaluation, and citation.
- Assess harms and ethics such as stigma, inequality, surveillance, and policy side effects.
- Design practical interventions using prevention, urban design, and community strategies.
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