Sociology and Social Policy with Sandwich Placement
Bachelor's degree
In Telford
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.
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About this course
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
‘A’ levels at grades BBC - CCC
BTEC QCF Extended Diploma grade MMM, BTEC QCF Diploma grade DD
Access to HE Diploma full award (Pass of 60 credits - of which a minimum of 45 credits must be at level 3 including 18 at Merit or Distinction).
If you've got other qualifications or relevant experience, please contact The Gateway for further advice before applying.
International student language requirements and application guidance can be found at
Successful completion of the International Foundation Year in Social Sciences guarantees entry on to this course
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Subjects
- Project
- Sociology
- Social Policy
Course programme
Indicative Course Structure
Semester 1 Starters:
Undergraduate Level 4
Semester 1
Semester 2
Core
4SA007 Introduction to Social Policy
4SL005 The Sociological Imagination
20
Core
4SA008 Contemporary Social Policy
4SL009 Introduction to Classical Sociological Theory
20
Option
Select ONE of the following modules
4GK006 Success in HE
4PO005 Campaigning and Citizenship: Women in Britain and its Empire from 1800 to 1950
4CJ003 Thinking about Crime
4WL002 Basic Language
4WL003 Elementary Language
20
Option
Select ONE of the following modules
4SL010 The Media and the Manufacture of Deviance
4GK006 Success in HE
4SL011 Volunteering in the Community
4PO006 Contemporary Capitalism 4UH003
4WL002 Basic Language
4WL003 Elementary Language
20
Undergraduate Level 5
Semester 1
Semester 2
Core
5SA014 Families, Children and the State
5SL005 Issues and Debates in Sociological Thought
20
Core
5SA009 Communities in Social Policy
5SL002 Making Gender
20
Option
Select ONE of the following modules OR the placement module
5SA007 Paying for Welfare
5SL001 Racism, Diversity and difference in the British Context
5PO006 Contemporary Britain
5WL001 Basic Language
5WL002 Elementary Language
20
Option
Select ONE of the following modules OR the placement module
5SL007 Quantitative Methods
5SL008 Volunteering in Action
5WL001 Basic Language
5WL002 Elementary Language
20
Option
5SA013: Social Science Placement Module (Year Long)
40
Option
5LW022: Supervised Work Experience (Year Long, taken out of university as a sandwich year)
40
Undergraduate Level 6
Semester 1
Semester 2
Core
6SA005 Policy Making in Britain
20
Core
6SA001 Participation and Policy
20
Core
6SL012 Qualitative Research Methods
20
Core
6SL011 The Sociology of Migration
20
Option
Take One module:
6SA003 Approaches to Poverty and Social Exclusion
6SL013 The Global World
6SL010 Gender and Development in Non-Western Societies
6WL001 Intermediate/Advanced Language
6SL003 Independent Project in Sociology*
6SA004 Independent Project in Social Policy*
6SL004 Community Link in Sociology*
6SA007 Community Link in Social Policy*
20
Option
Take one module:
6SA008 Social Policy of Work and Labour Markets
6SL002 Global Education Issues
6WL001 Intermediate/Advanced Language
6SL003 Independent Project in Sociology*
6SA004 Independent Project in Social Policy*
6SL004 Community Link in Sociology*
6SA007 Community Link in Social Policy*
20
* You MUST take 1 project OR 1 Community Link at level 6 – you may not do both. If you choose to take your project/Community Link in semester 1 (not advised) you must take TWO taught Modules in semester 1 and THREE in semester 2; if you take the project in semester 2 (which you are advised to do), you must take THREE taught Modules in semester 1 and TWO in semester 2.
Sociology and Social Policy with Sandwich Placement