BA (Hons) Sociology with Politics

Edge Hill University

Bachelor's degree

In Ormskirk

£ 9,250 + VAT

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Ormskirk

  • Duration

    3 Years

Focusing on questions about how we engage in society, sociology examines how we make sense of, understand, and evaluate the social structures, organisations, processes, cultures and groups we live our lives within. It is a discipline that recognises we are social animals, and that our wellbeing is tied to the welfare of others and society as a whole. This degree encourages you to develop the skills to become a critical independent thinker, exploring and enquiring about social issues and problems, while also studying political concepts, political systems and the communication techniques of politicians and campaign groups. Our innovative and creative learning and teaching approaches enable you to develop the transferable skills and knowledge you need to expand your sociological imagination and political understanding, as well as preparing you for a variety of potential career paths.

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Location

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Ormskirk (Lancashire)
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St Helens Road, L39 4QP

Start date

On request

About this course

Graduates find employment across the range of private, public and voluntary employment markets and careers, in sectors as diverse as social and health services, general administration and management, media and entertainment industries and the retail and leisure industries. The degree also offers prospects for further study and research.

112 UCAS Tariff points on the new UCAS Tariff. No specific subjects are required.

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Subjects

  • Systems
  • Sociology
  • Sociological
  • Sociologically
  • Political Sociology
  • Political Management
  • Sexualities
  • Law
  • Politics
  • Ethics
  • Arts in Society

Course programme

Year 1

POL1001 Introduction to Political Concepts and Theory (20 credits)

POL1002 Introduction to Political Systems and Institutions (20 credits)

SPY1105 Understanding Social Concepts (20 credits)

SPY1110 Political Sociology (20 credits)

SPY1111 Thinking Sociologically: Sociological Theory and Applications (20 credits)

SPY1112 Introduction to Cultural Studies (20 credits)

Year 2

POL2001 Comparative European Politics (20 credits)

SPY2135 Broken Britain (20 credits)

SPY2136 States, Conflict and Political Violence (20 credits)

SPY2137 Sexualities: Identities, Politics, Cultures (20 credits)

SPY2138 Cultural Analysis in a Global World (20 credits)

You will select one of the following modules:

SPY2127 Work-based Learning and Employability 1 (20 credits)

SPY2139 Self-Directed Learning (20 credits)

Language modules in French, Spanish or Mandarin, delivered at the Edge Hill Language Centre, are available to study as an integral part of this degree. A single Language module can be studied instead of SPY2138 Cultural Analysis in a Global World.

Year 3

POL3001 Strategic Political Communications (20 credits)

POL3002 Working in Politics (20 credits)

SPY3110 Critical Terrorism Studies (20 credits)

SPY3112 Desire: Law, Politics, Ethics, Difference (20 credits)

You will select two of the following modules:

SPY3101 Self-Directed Study (20 credits)

SPY3109 Arts in Society (20 credits)

SPY3111 Social, Cultural and Political Ideas (20 credits)

SPY3118 Childhood and Sexuality (20 credits)

SPY3125 Socio-Cultural Issues and Questions (20 credits)

If you studied a Language module in Year 2, you may wish to study a further Language module in Year 3. This would form an integral part of your degree in place of one of the optional modules above.

Optional modules provide an element of choice within the programme curriculum. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means that the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed. Optional module selection may also be affected by timetabling requirements.

Additional information

International students enrolling on the programme in academic year 2017/18 are £11,575 per annum.

How will I be assessed?

Your achievements are assessed throughout the programme. Modules use a variety of methods including essays, case studies, portfolios, oral presentations, e-log books, completion of directed tasks, class tests and examinations.

Who will be teaching me?

The department has a large number of full time staff and prides itself on the quality of its tutorial support. Staff are engaged in cutting-edge research in a number of crucial areas including themes around issues of conflict, identity and childhood. They have also presented numerous papers at international academic conferences in recent years and published books, book contributions and journal articles.

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