Sociology of Deviance Course
This course delves into the emergence of deviance among urban youth, linking classic sociological theories to real-world cases. Participants will evaluate harm and ethics while crafting evidence-based interventions suited for humanities professionals engaged in community work. It fosters critical analysis of deviant behaviour in city settings, emphasising practical application of theory to policy and intervention design.

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 environments. Learners explore key theories, youth subcultures, and distinctions between crime and norm violations, applying insights to specific cases. The programme equips participants to collect and analyse evidence, evaluate harm and ethical issues, and develop research-informed interventions and policy suggestions for real-world use.
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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 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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