School of Languages and Social Sciences - Aston University courses

...your independent research skills and report writing skills. All students are encouraged to undertake Personal Development Planning (PDP...

...coursework, essays, presentations and an extended dissertation during your final year. Year abroad The Aston year abroad offers a great deal of flexibility...

...techniques of psychological investigation and the major areas of applied psychology. Our programme will provide you with a thorough grounding in theory...

...Strengths of our Sociology programme include its focus on key contemporary social issues, social policy and decision making and international comparisons...

...sector in your third year of study. You will gain invaluable experience which will set you apart from other graduates. The placement year can be in the...

...power, nation, nationalism, legitimacy, the state etc. Afterwards, they will acquire a concrete knowledge of the politics of various countries...

...Key benefits Business Aston Business School has an excellent reputation for teaching and research. It scored 24/24 in the latest Teaching Quality Assessment...

...the opportunity to undertake a year’s professional experience in the public or private sector in your third year of study. You will gain invaluable experience...

...have the opportunity to undertake a year’s professional experience in the private or public sector in your third year of study. You will gain invaluable...

...or there are opportunities for English speaking placements/study abroad. Recent Politics placements include: HM Inspectorate of Constabulary...

...Teaching and assessment Biology You will experience a wide variety of learning and teaching methods, including: lectures, tutorials and seminars biology...

...for your final year of study. It is highly attractive to potential employers and around 30% of students are offered a job upon graduation by their placement year employer...

...wherever possible, overlap with the other degree combinations. The Chemistry degree at Aston University is a challenging and very useful degree...

...In your final year you complete an individual research dissertation which improves your independent research skills and report writing skills...

...you with help and advice. Assessment is through a combination of exams, coursework, essays, presentations and an extended dissertation during your final...

...– Primary/Secondary/College Teaching for teaching careers PhD Research – Sociology and Social Sciences The fact that Aston is distinctive in offering a...

...Your IT skills will also benefit from use of our newly refurbished e-learning centre. The Placement Year will develop your initiative, confidence and independence...

...Spanish), International Relations, Politics or Sociology, or one of an approved range of subjects from within the Combined Honours portfolio...

...as well as in UK based institutions. English language placements can be taken up either abroad or in the UK. When English Language is combined with French and/or German...

...group and collaborative work. Students undertake a major piece of independent research in final year. You will be allocated a personal tutor who can provide...