Sociology and Social Policy with Foundation Year
Bachelor's degree
In Telford
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New College Telford
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Weymouth College
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School of Social Science - Birkbeck University of London
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South Worcestershire College
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City College Norwich
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Distance Education Dept. - Islamic College for Adv. Studies
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Academus Nova
PhD Distance Learning£ 8001-9000
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Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Telford
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Duration
4 Years
The programme gives students the opportunity to analyse and understand the complexities of the world we live in. Students can then apply their sociological knowledge in the study and critical analysis of key social issues in contemporary society, the impact these social issues have on people’s lives and the social policy responses to deal with these issues. The course equips students with knowledge and skills appropriate for a range of graduate roles in the statutory, voluntary and commercial sector.
The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.
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A successful graduate from this course is expected to be able to:
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a range of theoretical and methodological approaches in Sociology and comprehend the distinctive character of Sociological thought.
Demonstrate the ability to critically review, analyse and evaluate a wide range of sociological evidence in relation to various disciplined-based theories, and to mobilise a reasoned sociological argument.
Conduct preliminary research, and apply a critical approach to methods of inquiry and evaluation in Sociological and Social Policy contexts.
Reflect on and understand social, political and cultural diversity.
Apply social policy theories to analyse social needs and policy interventions.
Demonstrate a range of conceptual and practical skills commensurate with graduate employment, and an understanding of the importance of equality and diversity in your outlook towards and relationships with others.
2019 Entry
DD from A level
BTEC QCF Extended Diploma grade PPP, BTEC QCF Diploma grade MP
Pass Access to HE Diploma (Full Award)
If you've got other qualifications or relevant experience, please contact The Gateway for further advice before applying.
International entry requirements and application guidance can be found here
Other Requirements.
Students must have studied a minimum of two years post GCSE level. However, it is expected that some applicants will be mature students with work experience, who wish to further their career development
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- Project
- Sociology
- Social Policy
Course programme
Semester 1 Starters:
UNDERGRADUATE
Year 1 (Foundation)
3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)
3GK005 Critical Thinking (20 Credits)
3GK007 Wolverhampton and its People (20 Credits)
3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)
3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)
3GK008 Culture and Nationality in Conflict (20 Credits)
Year 2
4PO003 Introduction to British Politics (20 Credits)
4SL005 The Sociological Imagination (20 Credits)
4PO002 Introduction to International Relations (20 Credits)
4SL009 Introduction to Classical Sociological Theory (20 Credits)
4PO005 Campaigning and Citizenship: Women in Britain and its Empire from 1800 to 1950 or 4GK006 Success in Higher Education or 4WL002 Basic Language or 4WL003 Elementary Language (20 Credits)
4PO006 Contemporary Capitalism or 4GK006 Success in Higher Education or 4WL002 Basic Language or 4WL003 Elementary Language or 4SL011 Volunteering in the Community or 4SL010 The Media and the Manufacture of Deviance (20 Credits)
Year 3
5SA014 Families, Children and the State (20 Credits)
5SL005 Issues and Debates in Sociological Thought (20 Credits)
5SL002 Making Gender (20 Credits)
5SA009 Communities in Social Policy (20 Credits)
5SA007 Paying for Welfare or 5SL001 Racism, Diversity and difference in the British Context or 5WL001 Basic Language or 5WL002 Elementary Language or 5PO006 Contemporary Britain (20 Credits)
5SL007 Doing Quantitative Research or 5SL008 Volunteering in Action or 5WL001 Basic Language or 5WL002 Elementary Language (20 Credits)
Year 4
6SA005 Policy-Making in Britain (20 Credits)
6SL012 Qualitative Research Methods (20 Credits)
6SA001 Participation and Policy (20 Credits)
6SL011 The Sociology of Migration (20 Credits)
6SA003 Approaches to Poverty and Social Exclusion or 6SL013 The Global World or 6SL010 Gender and Development in Non-Western Societies or 6SL003 Independent Project in Sociology or 6SA004 Independent Project Social Policy or 6SL004 Community Link in Sociology or 6SA007 Community Link Social Policy or 6WL001 Intermediate/Advanced Language (20 Credits)
6SA008 Social Policy of Work and Labour Markets or 6SL002 Global Educational Issues or 6SL003 Independent Project in Sociology or 6SA004 Independent Project Social Policy or 6SL004 Community Link in Sociology or 6SA007 Community Link Social Policy or 6WL001 Intermediate/Advanced Language (20 Credits)
Sociology and Social Policy with Foundation Year
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New College Telford
A Level Shropshire / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
Weymouth College
Course OnlinePrice on request -
School of Social Science - Birkbeck University of London
Postgraduate Distance LearningPrice on request -
South Worcestershire College
Short course OnlinePrice on request -
City College Norwich
BTEC OnlinePrice on request -
Distance Education Dept. - Islamic College for Adv. Studies
Master Distance LearningPrice on request -
Academus Nova
PhD Distance Learning£ 8001-9000
See all