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Introduction
Sociology is a mature academic discipline that has a long history of supporting employability. Our Sociology programme will help you to develop an awareness of the underlying values and principles relevant to Sociology, to develop an understanding of how contemporary social problems have emerged and of social policy responses.
Through this course you will engage with the knowledge of the diversity of human and social needs and of the social policies and welfare institutions which exist to meet them. The programme will draw on a wide range of intellectual resources, theoretical perspectives and academic disciplines to illuminate understanding of the issues of Sociology and the contexts in which these take place.
You will explore issues of Sociology, rights and responsibilities in relation to additional needs, health and social care, gender and diversity, disability and communities, families and individuals and learn to recognise that tensions exist between the reality and the ideal of equality, equity, social justice, liberation and sustainability, alongside values, interests, normative, ethical and moral positions. You will recognise the impact of different theoretical positions and political discourses on the provision of Sociology.
PATHWAY OPTIONS
Sociology (BA)
UCAS Code: SOC1
Sociology (DipHE)
UCAS Code: SOC5
Social Studies (CertHE)
UCAS Code: SLS1
Social Justice and Inclusion (PhD/MPhil)
Why choose this course?
1. These degrees focus on Sociology in practice in order to deliver equity and equality in society.
2. Opportunities for work placements with clients in real-life situations.
3. Research-active staff who also engage in theory and practice in the sector, alongside visiting speakers from a wide range of organisations.
4. Modules options across a variety of subject areas.
5. Opportunities to explore theory and policy in practice via placement and volunteering opportunities.
Overview
This three-year programme is underpinned by an initial foundation year, which includes modules that explore sociology, advocacy, social policy and social studies.
Students undertake a placement in the second year of study, while the modules develop a broad understanding of sociological issues and solutions.
The final year of study incorporates a dissertation with links to aspects of Sociology the student wishes to pursue in more depth.
Modules
Year One - Level 4 (Cert HE, Dip HE & BA)
• Agency, Empowerment and Anti-Oppressive Practice (20 credits; compulsory)
• Hard to Reach Group (20 credits; compulsory)*
• Academic Study Skills (20 credits)*
• Multi-Agency Working: Policy in Practice (20 credits; compulsory)
• Understanding Society: An Introduction to Sociological Theory (20 credits; compulsory)
• Who are We: Culture and Identity (20 credits; compulsory).
Year Two - Level 5 (Dip HE & BA)
• The Reflective Practitioner (40 credits)*
• Diversity and Difference in a Modern World (20 credits; compulsory)
• Health and Social Care, Disability and Wellbeing (20 credits; compulsory)
• Research Methods for the Social Sciences (20 credits; compulsory)
• Work, Poverty and Welfare in the Modern World (20 credits; compulsory).
Year Three - Level 6 (BA)
• Crime and Deviance versus Power and Control (20 credits; compulsory)
• Independent Project (40 credits; compulsory)
• Relationships, Communication and Families in Contemporary Society (20 credits; compulsory)
• Skills for Life: Employability and Future Pathways (20 credits; compulsory)
• Sustainable Communities and Global Development (20 credits; compulsory).
Entry Criteria
• All applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory enhanced disclosure document from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
• 80 UCAS Points.
• Non-traditional students will be considered on their experience and individual merit.
• Applicants with FE/Access qualifications welcomed.
ENTRY REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Home Office Share Code
For EU students only.
IF no Qualification
Please provide CV with at least 2 years of work experience, and employee reference letter.
Assessment
ASSESSMENT METHODS
1. INTERNAL ENGLISH TEST if you don't have an English accredited certificate
2. Academic Interview
Assessment
No exams in this programme.
Assessment is via written assignments, seminar presentations, reports, reflective diaries, leaflets and video documentaries. These assessment methods link with the development of employability skills.
Career Opportunities
• Advocate
• Communities First
• Criminal Justice Sector
• Education Officer
• Emerging roles within sport and film industry (responding to current events)
• Families First
• HE/FE Lecturer
• Local Authority Management and care
• Local Health Authority Management and care
• Media
• Nursing and Mental health Nursing (Further Study Required)
• Police
• Probation Officer (Further Study Required)
• Project Management
• Project Manager
• Research
• Research Assistant
• Social Care work
• Social Worker (Further Study Required)
• Student Support Services
• Supporting Vulnerable Groups
• Youth Offending
Graduates may also choose to continue studying and complete postgraduate and postgraduate research qualifications through progression onto, either, the MA Equity and Diversity in Society or a PhD in Social Justice and Inclusion that allow students to utilise postgraduate funding.
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