Sociology of Deviance Course
Discover how deviance arises among urban youth, link classic sociological theories to real-world cases, evaluate harm and ethics, and create evidence-based interventions for humanities professionals serving communities. This course builds practical skills for analysing and addressing deviance in Sierra Leonean urban settings.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
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What will I learn?
This Sociology of Deviance Course provides a focused overview of deviant behaviour in urban areas. Learners explore key theories, youth subcultures, and distinctions between crime and norm violations, applying knowledge to specific cases. Develop abilities to collect and assess evidence, evaluate harm and ethics, and propose research-informed interventions and policy suggestions.
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Develop skills
- Apply core deviance theories like strain, labelling, conflict, and social control.
- Map urban deviance cases including actors, hotspots, timelines, and social reactions.
- Conduct rapid evidence reviews with 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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