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Undergraduate Programme Structures for 2005/06



Department of Social & Policy Sciences


UHSP-AFB01: BSc (hons) Social Policy and Administration

Mode of attendance: Full time


Year 1, Academic year

Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00021 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EU10621 French written and spoken language 1 12 Credits
EU10626 German written and spoken language 1 12 Credits
EU10632 Italian written & spoken language 1 (advanced entry) 12 Credits
EU10638 Spanish written and spoken language 1 12 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00022 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
PS10086 Mind and behaviour 12 Credits

Year 1, Semester 1

Mandatory units
SP10001 Social Policy & the Welfare State 6 Credits
SP10043 Sociology of contemporary societies 6 Credits
SP10059 Core skills for social scientists 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00001 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EC10006 Introductory microeconomics 6 Credits
EC10008 The modern world economy 6 Credits
EU10103 Introduction to European studies 6 Credits
EU10417 British politics 6 Credits
EU10505 Key concepts in politics 6 Credits
ZZ10001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 1, Semester 2

Mandatory units
SP10002 Social policy & social problems 6 Credits
SP10044 Sociology of inequalities 6 Credits
SP10060 Quantitative methods: Surveys & data analysis 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00011 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EC10007 Introductory macroeconomics 6 Credits
EC10152 Introduction to social analysis of development 6 Credits
EU10104 Europe since 1945 6 Credits
EU10410 Political ideologies 6 Credits
ZZ10003 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 2, Academic year

Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00023 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EU20622 French written & spoken language 2 12 Credits
EU20627 German written & spoken language 2 12 Credits
EU20633 Italian written and spoken language 2 12 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00024 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
PS20091 Social and developmental psychology 12 Credits

Year 2, Semester 1

Mandatory units
EC20016 Economics of social policy 6 Credits
SP20006 Political values & social policy 6 Credits
SP20138 Social research: sources, presentation and communication 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 1 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
EC20023 Researching social change 6 Credits
EC20079 Economics of politics 6 Credits
EU20105 Politics of the European Union 6 Credits
EU20385 European political thought 6 Credits
EU20414 American politics 6 Credits
EU20415 Media politics 6 Credits
SP20004 The sociology of the family & family policy 6 Credits
SP20047 Sociology of work & industry 6 Credits
SP20049 The sociology of crime & deviance 6 Credits
SP20069 Philosophy of the social sciences 6 Credits
ZZ20001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 2, Semester 2

Mandatory units
SP20005 Power and policy: an introduction to critical policy analysis 6 Credits
SP20010 Social policy evaluation 6 Credits
SP20062 Qualitative social research methods 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 1 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
EC20012 Economic thought & policy 6 Credits
EU20416 Totalitarian politics 6 Credits
EU20428 Film, politics & society 6 Credits
SP20003 'Race' & racism 6 Credits
SP20048 Understanding industrial behaviour 6 Credits
SP20050 Sociology of criminal justice policy 6 Credits
SP20097 Sociology of health and illness 6 Credits
SP20099 Childhood: sociological perspectives & policy issues 6 Credits
SP20112 Theoretical issues I: structure & agency 6 Credits
ZZ20004 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 3, Academic year

Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00025 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EU30623 French written and spoken language 4 12 Credits
EU30628 German written & spoken language 4 12 Credits
EU30634 Italian written and spoken language 4 12 Credits

Year 3, Semester 1

Mandatory units
SP30008 Social policy dissertation 1 6 Credits
SP30011 Health policies & politics 6 Credits
SP30013 Social security policy and welfare reform 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 1 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list: LIST A
SP30054 Power & commitment in organisations 6 Credits
SP30071 Sociology of punishment 6 Credits
SP30072 Corporate power & the social challenge 6 Credits
SP30118 Theoretical issues II: subjectivities & identities 6 Credits
SP30129 Sexual violence: explanations, responses & debates 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list: LIST B
AA00002 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EU30107 Culture & national identity 6 Credits
EU30294 In search of Europe (1) - Europe divided 6 Credits
EU30468 Transitions to democracy 6 Credits
PS30016 Health psychology 6 Credits
PS30019 Artificial minds: Minds, machines & persons 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
NB. Students may not take more than two level 2 options in their final year and must not repeat a unit already taken in year 2.
AA00003 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EC20023 Researching social change 6 Credits
EC20079 Economics of politics 6 Credits
EU20385 European political thought 6 Credits
EU20414 American politics 6 Credits
EU20415 Media politics 6 Credits
SP20004 The sociology of the family & family policy 6 Credits
SP20022 Organisation and management of social care services 6 Credits
SP20047 Sociology of work & industry 6 Credits
SP20049 The sociology of crime & deviance 6 Credits
SP20069 Philosophy of the social sciences 6 Credits
ZZ30001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 3, Semester 2

Mandatory units
SP30009 Social policy dissertation 2 12 Credits
SP30012 European social policy: a comparative approach 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 1 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list: LIST A
EC30042 The politics of ethnicity, religion, and nationalism 6 Credits
EC40165 Critical issues in social development 6 Credits
SP30055 Comparative industrial relations 6 Credits
SP30096 Global regimes & new social movements 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list: LIST B
AA00012 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EU30108 European option E2: Politically committed European culture: the end of an era? 6 Credits
EU30295 In search of Europe 2: nationalism, regionalism and convergence in Europe since 1989 6 Credits
EU30441 Women & politics in Europe 6 Credits
PS30017 Controversies in cognition 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
NB. Students may not take more than two level 2 options in their final year and must not repeat a unit already taken in year 2.
AA00013 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EC20012 Economic thought & policy 6 Credits
EU20416 Totalitarian politics 6 Credits
EU20428 Film, politics & society 6 Credits
SP20003 'Race' & racism 6 Credits
SP20048 Understanding industrial behaviour 6 Credits
SP20050 Sociology of criminal justice policy 6 Credits
SP20097 Sociology of health and illness 6 Credits
SP20099 Childhood: sociological perspectives & policy issues 6 Credits
SP20112 Theoretical issues I: structure & agency 6 Credits
ZZ30004 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

UHSP-AFB04: BSc (hons) Sociology

Mode of attendance: Full time


Year 1, Academic year

Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00021 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EU10621 French written and spoken language 1 12 Credits
EU10626 German written and spoken language 1 12 Credits
EU10632 Italian written & spoken language 1 (advanced entry) 12 Credits
EU10638 Spanish written and spoken language 1 12 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00022 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
PS10086 Mind and behaviour 12 Credits

Year 1, Semester 1

Mandatory units
SP10001 Social Policy & the Welfare State 6 Credits
SP10043 Sociology of contemporary societies 6 Credits
SP10059 Core skills for social scientists 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00001 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EC10008 The modern world economy 6 Credits
EU10103 Introduction to European studies 6 Credits
EU10417 British politics 6 Credits
EU10505 Key concepts in politics 6 Credits
ZZ10001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 1, Semester 2

Mandatory units
SP10002 Social policy & social problems 6 Credits
SP10044 Sociology of inequalities 6 Credits
SP10060 Quantitative methods: Surveys & data analysis 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00011 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EC10152 Introduction to social analysis of development 6 Credits
EU10104 Europe since 1945 6 Credits
EU10410 Political ideologies 6 Credits
ZZ10003 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 2, Academic year

Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00023 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EU20622 French written & spoken language 2 12 Credits
EU20627 German written & spoken language 2 12 Credits
EU20633 Italian written and spoken language 2 12 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00024 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
PS20091 Social and developmental psychology 12 Credits

Year 2, Semester 1

Mandatory units
SP20069 Philosophy of the social sciences 6 Credits
SP20138 Social research: sources, presentation and communication 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 1 and 3 Unit(s) from the following list:
EC20016 Economics of social policy 6 Credits
EC20023 Researching social change 6 Credits
EC20079 Economics of politics 6 Credits
EU20105 Politics of the European Union 6 Credits
EU20385 European political thought 6 Credits
EU20414 American politics 6 Credits
EU20415 Media politics 6 Credits
SP20004 The sociology of the family & family policy 6 Credits
SP20006 Political values & social policy 6 Credits
SP20047 Sociology of work & industry 6 Credits
SP20049 The sociology of crime & deviance 6 Credits
ZZ20001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 2, Semester 2

Mandatory units
SP20062 Qualitative social research methods 6 Credits
SP20112 Theoretical issues I: structure & agency 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 1 and 3 Unit(s) from the following list:
EC20012 Economic thought & policy 6 Credits
EU20416 Totalitarian politics 6 Credits
EU20428 Film, politics & society 6 Credits
SP20003 'Race' & racism 6 Credits
SP20005 Power and policy: an introduction to critical policy analysis 6 Credits
SP20010 Social policy evaluation 6 Credits
SP20048 Understanding industrial behaviour 6 Credits
SP20050 Sociology of criminal justice policy 6 Credits
SP20097 Sociology of health and illness 6 Credits
SP20099 Childhood: sociological perspectives & policy issues 6 Credits
ZZ20004 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 3, Academic year

Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00025 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EU30623 French written and spoken language 4 12 Credits
EU30628 German written & spoken language 4 12 Credits
EU30634 Italian written and spoken language 4 12 Credits

Year 3, Semester 1

Mandatory units
SP30057 Sociology dissertation 1 6 Credits
SP30118 Theoretical issues II: subjectivities & identities 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 2 and 3 Unit(s) from the following list: LIST A
SP30011 Health policies & politics 6 Credits
SP30013 Social security policy and welfare reform 6 Credits
SP30054 Power & commitment in organisations 6 Credits
SP30071 Sociology of punishment 6 Credits
SP30072 Corporate power & the social challenge 6 Credits
SP30129 Sexual violence: explanations, responses & debates 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list: LIST B
AA00002 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EU30107 Culture & national identity 6 Credits
EU30294 In search of Europe (1) - Europe divided 6 Credits
EU30468 Transitions to democracy 6 Credits
PS30016 Health psychology 6 Credits
PS30019 Artificial minds: Minds, machines & persons 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
NB. Students may not take more than two level 2 options in their final year and must not repeat a unit already taken in year 2.
AA00003 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EC20023 Researching social change 6 Credits
EC20079 Economics of politics 6 Credits
EU20385 European political thought 6 Credits
EU20414 American politics 6 Credits
EU20415 Media politics 6 Credits
SP20004 The sociology of the family & family policy 6 Credits
SP20022 Organisation and management of social care services 6 Credits
SP20047 Sociology of work & industry 6 Credits
SP20049 The sociology of crime & deviance 6 Credits
ZZ30001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 3, Semester 2

Mandatory units
SP30058 Sociology dissertation 2 12 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 2 and 3 Unit(s) from the following list: LIST A
EC30042 The politics of ethnicity, religion, and nationalism 6 Credits
EC40165 Critical issues in social development 6 Credits
SP30012 European social policy: a comparative approach 6 Credits
SP30055 Comparative industrial relations 6 Credits
SP30096 Global regimes & new social movements 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list: LIST B
AA00011 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EU30108 European option E2: Politically committed European culture: the end of an era? 6 Credits
EU30295 In search of Europe 2: nationalism, regionalism and convergence in Europe since 1989 6 Credits
EU30441 Women & politics in Europe 6 Credits
PS30017 Controversies in cognition 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
NB. Students may not take more than two level 2 options in their final year and must not repeat a unit already taken in year 2.
AA00012 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EC20012 Economic thought & policy 6 Credits
EU20416 Totalitarian politics 6 Credits
EU20428 Film, politics & society 6 Credits
SP20003 'Race' & racism 6 Credits
SP20048 Understanding industrial behaviour 6 Credits
SP20050 Sociology of criminal justice policy 6 Credits
SP20097 Sociology of health and illness 6 Credits
SP20099 Childhood: sociological perspectives & policy issues 6 Credits
ZZ30004 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

UHSP-AFB05: BSc (hons) Social Sciences

Mode of attendance: Full time


Year 1, Academic year

Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00021 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EU10621 French written and spoken language 1 12 Credits
EU10626 German written and spoken language 1 12 Credits
EU10632 Italian written & spoken language 1 (advanced entry) 12 Credits
EU10638 Spanish written and spoken language 1 12 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00022 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
PS10086 Mind and behaviour 12 Credits

Year 1, Semester 1

Mandatory units
SP10001 Social Policy & the Welfare State 6 Credits
SP10043 Sociology of contemporary societies 6 Credits
SP10059 Core skills for social scientists 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00001 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EC10008 The modern world economy 6 Credits
EU10103 Introduction to European studies 6 Credits
EU10417 British politics 6 Credits
EU10505 Key concepts in politics 6 Credits
ZZ10001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 1, Semester 2

Mandatory units
SP10002 Social policy & social problems 6 Credits
SP10044 Sociology of inequalities 6 Credits
SP10060 Quantitative methods: Surveys & data analysis 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00011 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EC10152 Introduction to social analysis of development 6 Credits
EU10104 Europe since 1945 6 Credits
EU10410 Political ideologies 6 Credits
ZZ10003 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 2, Academic year

Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00023 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EU20622 French written & spoken language 2 12 Credits
EU20627 German written & spoken language 2 12 Credits
EU20633 Italian written and spoken language 2 12 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00024 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
PS20091 Social and developmental psychology 12 Credits

Year 2, Semester 1

Mandatory units
SP20138 Social research: sources, presentation and communication 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 2 and 4 Unit(s) from the following list:
EC20016 Economics of social policy 6 Credits
EC20023 Researching social change 6 Credits
EC20079 Economics of politics 6 Credits
EU20105 Politics of the European Union 6 Credits
EU20385 European political thought 6 Credits
EU20414 American politics 6 Credits
EU20415 Media politics 6 Credits
SP20004 The sociology of the family & family policy 6 Credits
SP20006 Political values & social policy 6 Credits
SP20047 Sociology of work & industry 6 Credits
SP20049 The sociology of crime & deviance 6 Credits
SP20069 Philosophy of the social sciences 6 Credits
ZZ20001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 2, Semester 2

Mandatory units
SP20062 Qualitative social research methods 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 2 and 4 Unit(s) from the following list:
EC20012 Economic thought & policy 6 Credits
EU20416 Totalitarian politics 6 Credits
EU20428 Film, politics & society 6 Credits
SP20003 'Race' & racism 6 Credits
SP20005 Power and policy: an introduction to critical policy analysis 6 Credits
SP20010 Social policy evaluation 6 Credits
SP20048 Understanding industrial behaviour 6 Credits
SP20050 Sociology of criminal justice policy 6 Credits
SP20097 Sociology of health and illness 6 Credits
SP20099 Childhood: sociological perspectives & policy issues 6 Credits
SP20112 Theoretical issues I: structure & agency 6 Credits
ZZ20004 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 3, Academic year

Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00025 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EU30623 French written and spoken language 4 12 Credits
EU30628 German written & spoken language 4 12 Credits
EU30634 Italian written and spoken language 4 12 Credits

Year 3, Semester 1

Mandatory units
SP30008 Social policy dissertation 1 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 3 and 4 Unit(s) from the following list:
EC30040 A history of international relations theory 6 Credits
EU30107 Culture & national identity 6 Credits
EU30294 In search of Europe (1) - Europe divided 6 Credits
EU30468 Transitions to democracy 6 Credits
MN30040 European integration studies 1 6 Credits
SP30011 Health policies & politics 6 Credits
SP30013 Social security policy and welfare reform 6 Credits
SP30054 Power & commitment in organisations 6 Credits
SP30071 Sociology of punishment 6 Credits
SP30072 Corporate power & the social challenge 6 Credits
SP30118 Theoretical issues II: subjectivities & identities 6 Credits
SP30129 Sexual violence: explanations, responses & debates 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
NB. Students may not take more than two level 2 options in their final year and must not repeat a unit already taken in year 2.
AA00002 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EC20016 Economics of social policy 6 Credits
EC20023 Researching social change 6 Credits
EC20079 Economics of politics 6 Credits
EU20385 European political thought 6 Credits
EU20414 American politics 6 Credits
EU20415 Media politics 6 Credits
SP20004 The sociology of the family & family policy 6 Credits
SP20006 Political values & social policy 6 Credits
SP20022 Organisation and management of social care services 6 Credits
SP20047 Sociology of work & industry 6 Credits
SP20049 The sociology of crime & deviance 6 Credits
ZZ30001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 3, Semester 2

Mandatory units
SP30009 Social policy dissertation 2 12 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 1 and 3 Unit(s) from the following list:
EC30042 The politics of ethnicity, religion, and nationalism 6 Credits
EC40165 Critical issues in social development 6 Credits
EU30108 European option E2: Politically committed European culture: the end of an era? 6 Credits
EU30295 In search of Europe 2: nationalism, regionalism and convergence in Europe since 1989 6 Credits
EU30441 Women & politics in Europe 6 Credits
MN30059 European integration studies 2 6 Credits
SP30012 European social policy: a comparative approach 6 Credits
SP30055 Comparative industrial relations 6 Credits
SP30096 Global regimes & new social movements 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
NB. Students may not take more than two level 2 options in their final year and must not repeat a unit already taken in year 2.
AA00012 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EC20012 Economic thought & policy 6 Credits
EU20416 Totalitarian politics 6 Credits
EU20428 Film, politics & society 6 Credits
SP20003 'Race' & racism 6 Credits
SP20005 Power and policy: an introduction to critical policy analysis 6 Credits
SP20010 Social policy evaluation 6 Credits
SP20048 Understanding industrial behaviour 6 Credits
SP20050 Sociology of criminal justice policy 6 Credits
SP20097 Sociology of health and illness 6 Credits
SP20099 Childhood: sociological perspectives & policy issues 6 Credits
ZZ30004 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

UHSP-AFB10: BSc (hons) Sociology and Social Policy

Mode of attendance: Full time


Year 1, Academic year

Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00021 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EU10621 French written and spoken language 1 12 Credits
EU10626 German written and spoken language 1 12 Credits
EU10632 Italian written & spoken language 1 (advanced entry) 12 Credits
EU10638 Spanish written and spoken language 1 12 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00022 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
PS10086 Mind and behaviour 12 Credits

Year 1, Semester 1

Mandatory units
SP10001 Social Policy & the Welfare State 6 Credits
SP10043 Sociology of contemporary societies 6 Credits
SP10059 Core skills for social scientists 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00001 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EC10008 The modern world economy 6 Credits
EU10103 Introduction to European studies 6 Credits
EU10417 British politics 6 Credits
EU10505 Key concepts in politics 6 Credits
ZZ10001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 1, Semester 2

Mandatory units
SP10002 Social policy & social problems 6 Credits
SP10044 Sociology of inequalities 6 Credits
SP10060 Quantitative methods: Surveys & data analysis 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00014 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EC10152 Introduction to social analysis of development 6 Credits
EU10104 Europe since 1945 6 Credits
EU10410 Political ideologies 6 Credits
ZZ10003 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 2, Academic year

Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00023 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EU20622 French written & spoken language 2 12 Credits
EU20627 German written & spoken language 2 12 Credits
EU20633 Italian written and spoken language 2 12 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00024 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
PS20091 Social and developmental psychology 12 Credits

Year 2, Semester 1

Mandatory units
SP20006 Political values & social policy 6 Credits
SP20069 Philosophy of the social sciences 6 Credits
SP20138 Social research: sources, presentation and communication 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00002 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EC20016 Economics of social policy 6 Credits
EC20023 Researching social change 6 Credits
EC20079 Economics of politics 6 Credits
EU20105 Politics of the European Union 6 Credits
EU20385 European political thought 6 Credits
EU20414 American politics 6 Credits
EU20415 Media politics 6 Credits
SP20004 The sociology of the family & family policy 6 Credits
SP20047 Sociology of work & industry 6 Credits
SP20049 The sociology of crime & deviance 6 Credits
ZZ20001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 2, Semester 2

Mandatory units
SP20005 Power and policy: an introduction to critical policy analysis 6 Credits
SP20062 Qualitative social research methods 6 Credits
SP20112 Theoretical issues I: structure & agency 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00011 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EC20012 Economic thought & policy 6 Credits
EU20416 Totalitarian politics 6 Credits
EU20428 Film, politics & society 6 Credits
SP20003 'Race' & racism 6 Credits
SP20010 Social policy evaluation 6 Credits
SP20048 Understanding industrial behaviour 6 Credits
SP20050 Sociology of criminal justice policy 6 Credits
SP20097 Sociology of health and illness 6 Credits
SP20099 Childhood: sociological perspectives & policy issues 6 Credits
ZZ20004 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 3, Academic year

Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00025 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EU30623 French written and spoken language 4 12 Credits
EU30628 German written & spoken language 4 12 Credits
EU30634 Italian written and spoken language 4 12 Credits

Year 3, Semester 1

Mandatory units
SP30008 Social policy dissertation 1 6 Credits
SP30118 Theoretical issues II: subjectivities & identities 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 2 and 3 Unit(s) from the following list: LIST A
SP30011 Health policies & politics 6 Credits
SP30013 Social security policy and welfare reform 6 Credits
SP30054 Power & commitment in organisations 6 Credits
SP30071 Sociology of punishment 6 Credits
SP30072 Corporate power & the social challenge 6 Credits
SP30129 Sexual violence: explanations, responses & debates 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list: LIST B
AA00003 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EU30107 Culture & national identity 6 Credits
EU30294 In search of Europe (1) - Europe divided 6 Credits
EU30468 Transitions to democracy 6 Credits
PS30016 Health psychology 6 Credits
PS30019 Artificial minds: Minds, machines & persons 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
NB. Students may not take more than two level 2 options in their final year and must not repeat a unit already taken in year 2.
AA00004 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EC20016 Economics of social policy 6 Credits
EC20023 Researching social change 6 Credits
EC20079 Economics of politics 6 Credits
EU20385 European political thought 6 Credits
EU20414 American politics 6 Credits
EU20415 Media politics 6 Credits
SP20004 The sociology of the family & family policy 6 Credits
SP20022 Organisation and management of social care services 6 Credits
SP20047 Sociology of work & industry 6 Credits
SP20049 The sociology of crime & deviance 6 Credits
ZZ30001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 3, Semester 2

Mandatory units
SP30009 Social policy dissertation 2 12 Credits
SP30012 European social policy: a comparative approach 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 1 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list: LIST A
EC30042 The politics of ethnicity, religion, and nationalism 6 Credits
EC40165 Critical issues in social development 6 Credits
SP30055 Comparative industrial relations 6 Credits
SP30096 Global regimes & new social movements 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list: LIST B
AA00012 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EU30108 European option E2: Politically committed European culture: the end of an era? 6 Credits
EU30295 In search of Europe 2: nationalism, regionalism and convergence in Europe since 1989 6 Credits
EU30441 Women & politics in Europe 6 Credits
PS30017 Controversies in cognition 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
NB. Students may not take more than two level 2 options in their final year and must not repeat a unit already taken in year 2.
AA00013 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EC20012 Economic thought & policy 6 Credits
EU20416 Totalitarian politics 6 Credits
EU20428 Film, politics & society 6 Credits
SP20003 'Race' & racism 6 Credits
SP20010 Social policy evaluation 6 Credits
SP20048 Understanding industrial behaviour 6 Credits
SP20050 Sociology of criminal justice policy 6 Credits
SP20097 Sociology of health and illness 6 Credits
SP20099 Childhood: sociological perspectives & policy issues 6 Credits
ZZ30004 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

UHSP-AFB11: BSc (hons) Sociology with Human Resource Management

Mode of attendance: Full time


Year 1, Academic year

Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00021 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EU10621 French written and spoken language 1 12 Credits
EU10626 German written and spoken language 1 12 Credits
EU10632 Italian written & spoken language 1 (advanced entry) 12 Credits
EU10638 Spanish written and spoken language 1 12 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00022 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
PS10086 Mind and behaviour 12 Credits

Year 1, Semester 1

Mandatory units
SP10001 Social Policy & the Welfare State 6 Credits
SP10043 Sociology of contemporary societies 6 Credits
SP10059 Core skills for social scientists 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00001 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EC10008 The modern world economy 6 Credits
EU10103 Introduction to European studies 6 Credits
EU10417 British politics 6 Credits
EU10505 Key concepts in politics 6 Credits
ZZ10001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 1, Semester 2

Mandatory units
SP10002 Social policy & social problems 6 Credits
SP10044 Sociology of inequalities 6 Credits
SP10060 Quantitative methods: Surveys & data analysis 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00011 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EC10152 Introduction to social analysis of development 6 Credits
EU10104 Europe since 1945 6 Credits
EU10410 Political ideologies 6 Credits
ZZ10003 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 2, Academic year

Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00023 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EU20622 French written & spoken language 2 12 Credits
EU20627 German written & spoken language 2 12 Credits
EU20633 Italian written and spoken language 2 12 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00024 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
PS20091 Social and developmental psychology 12 Credits

Year 2, Semester 1

Mandatory units
MN20312 Employee relations 6 Credits
SP20047 Sociology of work & industry 6 Credits
SP20069 Philosophy of the social sciences 6 Credits
SP20138 Social research: sources, presentation and communication 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00002 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EC20016 Economics of social policy 6 Credits
EC20023 Researching social change 6 Credits
EC20079 Economics of politics 6 Credits
EU20105 Politics of the European Union 6 Credits
EU20385 European political thought 6 Credits
EU20414 American politics 6 Credits
EU20415 Media politics 6 Credits
MN20268 Developing identity through work 6 Credits
SP20004 The sociology of the family & family policy 6 Credits
SP20006 Political values & social policy 6 Credits
SP20049 The sociology of crime & deviance 6 Credits
ZZ20001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 2, Semester 2

Mandatory units
MN20291 Human resource management 1 6 Credits
SP20048 Understanding industrial behaviour 6 Credits
SP20062 Qualitative social research methods 6 Credits
SP20112 Theoretical issues I: structure & agency 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00012 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EC20012 Economic thought & policy 6 Credits
EU20416 Totalitarian politics 6 Credits
EU20428 Film, politics & society 6 Credits
SP20003 'Race' & racism 6 Credits
SP20010 Social policy evaluation 6 Credits
SP20050 Sociology of criminal justice policy 6 Credits
SP20097 Sociology of health and illness 6 Credits
SP20099 Childhood: sociological perspectives & policy issues 6 Credits
ZZ20004 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 3, Academic year

Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00025 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EU30623 French written and spoken language 4 12 Credits
EU30628 German written & spoken language 4 12 Credits
EU30634 Italian written and spoken language 4 12 Credits

Year 3, Semester 1

Mandatory units
MN20313 Human resource management 2 6 Credits
SP30054 Power & commitment in organisations 6 Credits
SP30057 Sociology dissertation 1 6 Credits
SP30118 Theoretical issues II: subjectivities & identities 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00003 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EU30107 Culture & national identity 6 Credits
EU30294 In search of Europe (1) - Europe divided 6 Credits
EU30468 Transitions to democracy 6 Credits
MN30042 Managing conflict 6 Credits
MN30044 Organisational change & design 6 Credits
MN30045 Pay & rewards 6 Credits
PS30016 Health psychology 6 Credits
PS30019 Artificial minds: Minds, machines & persons 6 Credits
SP30011 Health policies & politics 6 Credits
SP30013 Social security policy and welfare reform 6 Credits
SP30071 Sociology of punishment 6 Credits
SP30072 Corporate power & the social challenge 6 Credits
SP30129 Sexual violence: explanations, responses & debates 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
NB. Students may not take more than two level 2 options in their final year and must not repeat a unit already taken in year 2.
AA00004 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EC20023 Researching social change 6 Credits
EC20079 Economics of politics 6 Credits
EU20385 European political thought 6 Credits
EU20414 American politics 6 Credits
EU20415 Media politics 6 Credits
SP20004 The sociology of the family & family policy 6 Credits
SP20022 Organisation and management of social care services 6 Credits
SP20047 Sociology of work & industry 6 Credits
SP20049 The sociology of crime & deviance 6 Credits
ZZ30001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 3, Semester 2

Mandatory units
MN30054 Strategy & Human Resource Management 6 Credits
SP30055 Comparative industrial relations 6 Credits
SP30058 Sociology dissertation 2 12 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00013 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EC30042 The politics of ethnicity, religion, and nationalism 6 Credits
EC40165 Critical issues in social development 6 Credits
EU30108 European option E2: Politically committed European culture: the end of an era? 6 Credits
EU30295 In search of Europe 2: nationalism, regionalism and convergence in Europe since 1989 6 Credits
EU30441 Women & politics in Europe 6 Credits
MN30203 Organizational leadership 6 Credits
MN30290 Training, learning and development 6 Credits
PS30017 Controversies in cognition 6 Credits
SP30012 European social policy: a comparative approach 6 Credits
SP30096 Global regimes & new social movements 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
NB. Students may not take more than two level 2 options in their final year and must not repeat a unit already taken in year 2.
AA00014 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EC20012 Economic thought & policy 6 Credits
EU20416 Totalitarian politics 6 Credits
EU20428 Film, politics & society 6 Credits
SP20003 'Race' & racism 6 Credits
SP20048 Understanding industrial behaviour 6 Credits
SP20050 Sociology of criminal justice policy 6 Credits
SP20097 Sociology of health and illness 6 Credits
SP20099 Childhood: sociological perspectives & policy issues 6 Credits
ZZ30004 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

UHSP-AFB14: BSc (hons) Applied Social Studies

Mode of attendance: Full time


Year 1, Academic year

Mandatory units
PS10086 Mind and behaviour 12 Credits

Year 1, Semester 1

Mandatory units
SP10001 Social Policy & the Welfare State 6 Credits
SP10043 Sociology of contemporary societies 6 Credits
SP10059 Core skills for social scientists 6 Credits
SP10105 Community profiling: assessing community needs 6 Credits

Year 1, Semester 2

Mandatory units
SP10002 Social policy & social problems 6 Credits
SP10017 Groups: groupwork & teamwork in practice 6 Credits
SP10019 Developing professional competence 6 Credits
SP10044 Sociology of inequalities 6 Credits

Year 2, Academic year

Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00021 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
PS20091 Social and developmental psychology 12 Credits

Year 2, Semester 1

Mandatory units
SP20004 The sociology of the family & family policy 6 Credits
SP20006 Political values & social policy 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 2 and 3 Unit(s) from the following list:
SP20047 Sociology of work & industry 6 Credits
SP20049 The sociology of crime & deviance 6 Credits
SP20069 Philosophy of the social sciences 6 Credits

Year 2, Semester 2

Mandatory units
SP20010 Social policy evaluation 6 Credits
SP20024 Legislation for social work practice 1 6 Credits
SP20025 Theories & methods in social work 6 Credits
SP20130 Policy & practice in mental health 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00011 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
SP20003 'Race' & racism 6 Credits
SP20005 Power and policy: an introduction to critical policy analysis 6 Credits
SP20099 Childhood: sociological perspectives & policy issues 6 Credits

Year 3, Academic year

Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00022 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
PS20090 Cognitive psychology and biological psychology 12 Credits

Year 3, Semester 1

Mandatory units
SP30029 Legislation for social work practice 2 6 Credits
SP30033 Children & families 6 Credits
SP30102 Applied social studies dissertation preparation 6 Credits
SP30133 Social work with adults 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00001 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
SP30011 Health policies & politics 6 Credits
SP30129 Sexual violence: explanations, responses & debates 6 Credits

Year 3, Semester 2

Mandatory units
SP30103 Applied social studies dissertation 12 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 2 and 3 Unit(s) from the following list:
SP20048 Understanding industrial behaviour 6 Credits
SP20050 Sociology of criminal justice policy 6 Credits
SP20099 Childhood: sociological perspectives & policy issues 6 Credits
SP30012 European social policy: a comparative approach 6 Credits

UHSP-AKB01: BSc (hons) Social Policy and Administration

Mode of attendance: Thick sandwich (Full-time on campus)


Year 1, Academic year

Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00021 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EU10621 French written and spoken language 1 12 Credits
EU10626 German written and spoken language 1 12 Credits
EU10632 Italian written & spoken language 1 (advanced entry) 12 Credits
EU10638 Spanish written and spoken language 1 12 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00022 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
PS10086 Mind and behaviour 12 Credits

Year 1, Semester 1

Mandatory units
SP10001 Social Policy & the Welfare State 6 Credits
SP10043 Sociology of contemporary societies 6 Credits
SP10059 Core skills for social scientists 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00001 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EC10006 Introductory microeconomics 6 Credits
EC10008 The modern world economy 6 Credits
EU10103 Introduction to European studies 6 Credits
EU10417 British politics 6 Credits
EU10505 Key concepts in politics 6 Credits
ZZ10001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 1, Semester 2

Mandatory units
SP10002 Social policy & social problems 6 Credits
SP10044 Sociology of inequalities 6 Credits
SP10060 Quantitative methods: Surveys & data analysis 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00011 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EC10007 Introductory macroeconomics 6 Credits
EC10152 Introduction to social analysis of development 6 Credits
EU10104 Europe since 1945 6 Credits
EU10410 Political ideologies 6 Credits
ZZ10003 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 2, Academic year

Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00023 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EU20622 French written & spoken language 2 12 Credits
EU20627 German written & spoken language 2 12 Credits
EU20633 Italian written and spoken language 2 12 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00024 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
PS20091 Social and developmental psychology 12 Credits

Year 2, Semester 1

Mandatory units
EC20016 Economics of social policy 6 Credits
SP20006 Political values & social policy 6 Credits
SP20138 Social research: sources, presentation and communication 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 1 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
EC20023 Researching social change 6 Credits
EC20079 Economics of politics 6 Credits
EU20105 Politics of the European Union 6 Credits
EU20385 European political thought 6 Credits
EU20414 American politics 6 Credits
EU20415 Media politics 6 Credits
SP20004 The sociology of the family & family policy 6 Credits
SP20047 Sociology of work & industry 6 Credits
SP20049 The sociology of crime & deviance 6 Credits
SP20069 Philosophy of the social sciences 6 Credits
ZZ20001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 2, Semester 2

Mandatory units
SP20005 Power and policy: an introduction to critical policy analysis 6 Credits
SP20010 Social policy evaluation 6 Credits
SP20062 Qualitative social research methods 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 1 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
EC20012 Economic thought & policy 6 Credits
EU20416 Totalitarian politics 6 Credits
EU20428 Film, politics & society 6 Credits
SP20003 'Race' & racism 6 Credits
SP20048 Understanding industrial behaviour 6 Credits
SP20050 Sociology of criminal justice policy 6 Credits
SP20097 Sociology of health and illness 6 Credits
SP20099 Childhood: sociological perspectives & policy issues 6 Credits
SP20112 Theoretical issues I: structure & agency 6 Credits
ZZ20004 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 3, Academic year

Mandatory units
SP20067 Placement 60 Credits

Year 4, Academic year

Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00025 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EU30623 French written and spoken language 4 12 Credits
EU30628 German written & spoken language 4 12 Credits
EU30634 Italian written and spoken language 4 12 Credits

Year 4, Semester 1

Mandatory units
SP30008 Social policy dissertation 1 6 Credits
SP30011 Health policies & politics 6 Credits
SP30013 Social security policy and welfare reform 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 1 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list: LIST A
SP30054 Power & commitment in organisations 6 Credits
SP30071 Sociology of punishment 6 Credits
SP30072 Corporate power & the social challenge 6 Credits
SP30118 Theoretical issues II: subjectivities & identities 6 Credits
SP30129 Sexual violence: explanations, responses & debates 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list: LIST B
AA00002 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EU30107 Culture & national identity 6 Credits
EU30294 In search of Europe (1) - Europe divided 6 Credits
EU30468 Transitions to democracy 6 Credits
PS30016 Health psychology 6 Credits
PS30019 Artificial minds: Minds, machines & persons 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
NB. Students may not take more than two level 2 options in their final year and must not repeat a unit already taken in year 2.
AA00003 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EC20023 Researching social change 6 Credits
EC20079 Economics of politics 6 Credits
EU20385 European political thought 6 Credits
EU20414 American politics 6 Credits
EU20415 Media politics 6 Credits
SP20004 The sociology of the family & family policy 6 Credits
SP20022 Organisation and management of social care services 6 Credits
SP20047 Sociology of work & industry 6 Credits
SP20049 The sociology of crime & deviance 6 Credits
SP20069 Philosophy of the social sciences 6 Credits
ZZ30001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 4, Semester 2

Mandatory units
SP30009 Social policy dissertation 2 12 Credits
SP30012 European social policy: a comparative approach 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 1 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list: LIST A
EC30042 The politics of ethnicity, religion, and nationalism 6 Credits
EC40165 Critical issues in social development 6 Credits
SP30055 Comparative industrial relations 6 Credits
SP30096 Global regimes & new social movements 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list: LIST B
AA00012 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EU30108 European option E2: Politically committed European culture: the end of an era? 6 Credits
EU30295 In search of Europe 2: nationalism, regionalism and convergence in Europe since 1989 6 Credits
EU30441 Women & politics in Europe 6 Credits
PS30017 Controversies in cognition 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
NB. Students may not take more than two level 2 options in their final year and must not repeat a unit already taken in year 2.
AA00013 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EC20012 Economic thought & policy 6 Credits
EU20416 Totalitarian politics 6 Credits
EU20428 Film, politics & society 6 Credits
SP20003 'Race' & racism 6 Credits
SP20048 Understanding industrial behaviour 6 Credits
SP20050 Sociology of criminal justice policy 6 Credits
SP20097 Sociology of health and illness 6 Credits
SP20099 Childhood: sociological perspectives & policy issues 6 Credits
SP20112 Theoretical issues I: structure & agency 6 Credits
ZZ30004 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

UHSP-AKB04: BSc (hons) Sociology

Mode of attendance: Thick sandwich (Full-time on campus)


Year 1, Academic year

Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00021 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EU10621 French written and spoken language 1 12 Credits
EU10626 German written and spoken language 1 12 Credits
EU10632 Italian written & spoken language 1 (advanced entry) 12 Credits
EU10638 Spanish written and spoken language 1 12 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00022 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
PS10086 Mind and behaviour 12 Credits

Year 1, Semester 1

Mandatory units
SP10001 Social Policy & the Welfare State 6 Credits
SP10043 Sociology of contemporary societies 6 Credits
SP10059 Core skills for social scientists 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00001 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EC10008 The modern world economy 6 Credits
EU10103 Introduction to European studies 6 Credits
EU10417 British politics 6 Credits
EU10505 Key concepts in politics 6 Credits
ZZ10001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 1, Semester 2

Mandatory units
SP10002 Social policy & social problems 6 Credits
SP10044 Sociology of inequalities 6 Credits
SP10060 Quantitative methods: Surveys & data analysis 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00011 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EC10152 Introduction to social analysis of development 6 Credits
EU10104 Europe since 1945 6 Credits
EU10410 Political ideologies 6 Credits
ZZ10003 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 2, Academic year

Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00023 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EU20622 French written & spoken language 2 12 Credits
EU20627 German written & spoken language 2 12 Credits
EU20633 Italian written and spoken language 2 12 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00024 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
PS20091 Social and developmental psychology 12 Credits

Year 2, Semester 1

Mandatory units
SP20069 Philosophy of the social sciences 6 Credits
SP20138 Social research: sources, presentation and communication 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 1 and 3 Unit(s) from the following list:
EC20016 Economics of social policy 6 Credits
EC20023 Researching social change 6 Credits
EC20079 Economics of politics 6 Credits
EU20105 Politics of the European Union 6 Credits
EU20385 European political thought 6 Credits
EU20414 American politics 6 Credits
EU20415 Media politics 6 Credits
SP20004 The sociology of the family & family policy 6 Credits
SP20006 Political values & social policy 6 Credits
SP20047 Sociology of work & industry 6 Credits
SP20049 The sociology of crime & deviance 6 Credits
ZZ20001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 2, Semester 2

Mandatory units
SP20062 Qualitative social research methods 6 Credits
SP20112 Theoretical issues I: structure & agency 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 1 and 3 Credits from the following list:
EC20012 Economic thought & policy 6 Credits
EU20416 Totalitarian politics 6 Credits
EU20428 Film, politics & society 6 Credits
SP20003 'Race' & racism 6 Credits
SP20005 Power and policy: an introduction to critical policy analysis 6 Credits
SP20010 Social policy evaluation 6 Credits
SP20048 Understanding industrial behaviour 6 Credits
SP20050 Sociology of criminal justice policy 6 Credits
SP20097 Sociology of health and illness 6 Credits
SP20099 Childhood: sociological perspectives & policy issues 6 Credits
ZZ20004 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 3, Academic year

Mandatory units
SP20067 Placement 60 Credits

Year 4, Academic year

Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00025 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EU30623 French written and spoken language 4 12 Credits
EU30628 German written & spoken language 4 12 Credits
EU30634 Italian written and spoken language 4 12 Credits

Year 4, Semester 1

Mandatory units
SP30057 Sociology dissertation 1 6 Credits
SP30118 Theoretical issues II: subjectivities & identities 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 2 and 3 Unit(s) from the following list: LIST A
SP30011 Health policies & politics 6 Credits
SP30013 Social security policy and welfare reform 6 Credits
SP30054 Power & commitment in organisations 6 Credits
SP30071 Sociology of punishment 6 Credits
SP30072 Corporate power & the social challenge 6 Credits
SP30129 Sexual violence: explanations, responses & debates 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list: LIST B
AA00002 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EU30107 Culture & national identity 6 Credits
EU30294 In search of Europe (1) - Europe divided 6 Credits
EU30468 Transitions to democracy 6 Credits
PS30016 Health psychology 6 Credits
PS30019 Artificial minds: Minds, machines & persons 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
NB. Students may not take more than two level 2 options in their final year and must not repeat a unit already taken in year 2.
AA00003 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EC20023 Researching social change 6 Credits
EC20079 Economics of politics 6 Credits
EU20385 European political thought 6 Credits
EU20414 American politics 6 Credits
EU20415 Media politics 6 Credits
SP20004 The sociology of the family & family policy 6 Credits
SP20022 Organisation and management of social care services 6 Credits
SP20047 Sociology of work & industry 6 Credits
SP20049 The sociology of crime & deviance 6 Credits
ZZ30001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 4, Semester 2

Mandatory units
SP30058 Sociology dissertation 2 12 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 2 and 3 Unit(s) from the following list: LIST A
EC30042 The politics of ethnicity, religion, and nationalism 6 Credits
EC40165 Critical issues in social development 6 Credits
SP30012 European social policy: a comparative approach 6 Credits
SP30055 Comparative industrial relations 6 Credits
SP30096 Global regimes & new social movements 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list: LIST B
AA00011 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EU30108 European option E2: Politically committed European culture: the end of an era? 6 Credits
EU30295 In search of Europe 2: nationalism, regionalism and convergence in Europe since 1989 6 Credits
EU30441 Women & politics in Europe 6 Credits
PS30017 Controversies in cognition 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
NB. Students may not take more than two level 2 options in their final year and must not repeat a unit already taken in year 2.
AA00012 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EC20012 Economic thought & policy 6 Credits
EU20416 Totalitarian politics 6 Credits
EU20428 Film, politics & society 6 Credits
SP20003 'Race' & racism 6 Credits
SP20048 Understanding industrial behaviour 6 Credits
SP20050 Sociology of criminal justice policy 6 Credits
SP20097 Sociology of health and illness 6 Credits
SP20099 Childhood: sociological perspectives & policy issues 6 Credits
ZZ30004 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

UHSP-AKB05: BSc (hons) Social Sciences

Mode of attendance: Thick sandwich (Full-time on campus)


Year 1, Academic year

Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00021 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EU10621 French written and spoken language 1 12 Credits
EU10626 German written and spoken language 1 12 Credits
EU10632 Italian written & spoken language 1 (advanced entry) 12 Credits
EU10638 Spanish written and spoken language 1 12 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00022 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
PS10086 Mind and behaviour 12 Credits

Year 1, Semester 1

Mandatory units
SP10001 Social Policy & the Welfare State 6 Credits
SP10043 Sociology of contemporary societies 6 Credits
SP10059 Core skills for social scientists 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00001 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EC10008 The modern world economy 6 Credits
EU10103 Introduction to European studies 6 Credits
EU10417 British politics 6 Credits
EU10505 Key concepts in politics 6 Credits
ZZ10001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 1, Semester 2

Mandatory units
SP10002 Social policy & social problems 6 Credits
SP10044 Sociology of inequalities 6 Credits
SP10060 Quantitative methods: Surveys & data analysis 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00011 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EC10152 Introduction to social analysis of development 6 Credits
EU10104 Europe since 1945 6 Credits
EU10410 Political ideologies 6 Credits
ZZ10003 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 2, Academic year

Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00023 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EU20622 French written & spoken language 2 12 Credits
EU20627 German written & spoken language 2 12 Credits
EU20633 Italian written and spoken language 2 12 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00024 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
PS20091 Social and developmental psychology 12 Credits

Year 2, Semester 1

Mandatory units
SP20138 Social research: sources, presentation and communication 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 2 and 4 Unit(s) from the following list:
EC20016 Economics of social policy 6 Credits
EC20023 Researching social change 6 Credits
EC20079 Economics of politics 6 Credits
EU20105 Politics of the European Union 6 Credits
EU20385 European political thought 6 Credits
EU20414 American politics 6 Credits
EU20415 Media politics 6 Credits
SP20004 The sociology of the family & family policy 6 Credits
SP20006 Political values & social policy 6 Credits
SP20047 Sociology of work & industry 6 Credits
SP20049 The sociology of crime & deviance 6 Credits
SP20069 Philosophy of the social sciences 6 Credits
ZZ20001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 2, Semester 2

Mandatory units
SP20062 Qualitative social research methods 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 2 and 4 Unit(s) from the following list:
EC20012 Economic thought & policy 6 Credits
EU20416 Totalitarian politics 6 Credits
EU20428 Film, politics & society 6 Credits
SP20003 'Race' & racism 6 Credits
SP20005 Power and policy: an introduction to critical policy analysis 6 Credits
SP20010 Social policy evaluation 6 Credits
SP20048 Understanding industrial behaviour 6 Credits
SP20050 Sociology of criminal justice policy 6 Credits
SP20097 Sociology of health and illness 6 Credits
SP20099 Childhood: sociological perspectives & policy issues 6 Credits
SP20112 Theoretical issues I: structure & agency 6 Credits
ZZ20004 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 3, Academic year

Mandatory units
SP20067 Placement 60 Credits

Year 4, Academic year

Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00025 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EU30623 French written and spoken language 4 12 Credits
EU30628 German written & spoken language 4 12 Credits
EU30634 Italian written and spoken language 4 12 Credits

Year 4, Semester 1

Mandatory units
SP30008 Social policy dissertation 1 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 3 and 4 Unit(s) from the following list:
EC30040 A history of international relations theory 6 Credits
EU30107 Culture & national identity 6 Credits
EU30294 In search of Europe (1) - Europe divided 6 Credits
EU30468 Transitions to democracy 6 Credits
MN30040 European integration studies 1 6 Credits
SP30011 Health policies & politics 6 Credits
SP30013 Social security policy and welfare reform 6 Credits
SP30054 Power & commitment in organisations 6 Credits
SP30071 Sociology of punishment 6 Credits
SP30072 Corporate power & the social challenge 6 Credits
SP30118 Theoretical issues II: subjectivities & identities 6 Credits
SP30129 Sexual violence: explanations, responses & debates 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
NB. Students may not take more than two level 2 options in their final year and must not repeat a unit already taken in year 2.
AA00002 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EC20016 Economics of social policy 6 Credits
EC20023 Researching social change 6 Credits
EC20079 Economics of politics 6 Credits
EU20385 European political thought 6 Credits
EU20414 American politics 6 Credits
EU20415 Media politics 6 Credits
SP20004 The sociology of the family & family policy 6 Credits
SP20006 Political values & social policy 6 Credits
SP20022 Organisation and management of social care services 6 Credits
SP20047 Sociology of work & industry 6 Credits
SP20049 The sociology of crime & deviance 6 Credits
ZZ30001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 4, Semester 2

Mandatory units
SP30009 Social policy dissertation 2 12 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 1 and 3 Unit(s) from the following list:
EC30042 The politics of ethnicity, religion, and nationalism 6 Credits
EC40165 Critical issues in social development 6 Credits
EU30108 European option E2: Politically committed European culture: the end of an era? 6 Credits
EU30295 In search of Europe 2: nationalism, regionalism and convergence in Europe since 1989 6 Credits
EU30441 Women & politics in Europe 6 Credits
MN30059 European integration studies 2 6 Credits
SP30012 European social policy: a comparative approach 6 Credits
SP30055 Comparative industrial relations 6 Credits
SP30096 Global regimes & new social movements 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
NB. Students may not take more than two level 2 options in their final year and must not repeat a unit already taken in year 2.
AA00012 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EC20012 Economic thought & policy 6 Credits
EU20416 Totalitarian politics 6 Credits
EU20428 Film, politics & society 6 Credits
SP20003 'Race' & racism 6 Credits
SP20005 Power and policy: an introduction to critical policy analysis 6 Credits
SP20010 Social policy evaluation 6 Credits
SP20048 Understanding industrial behaviour 6 Credits
SP20050 Sociology of criminal justice policy 6 Credits
SP20097 Sociology of health and illness 6 Credits
SP20099 Childhood: sociological perspectives & policy issues 6 Credits
ZZ30004 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

UHSP-AKB10: BSc (hons) Sociology and Social Policy

Mode of attendance: Thick sandwich (Full-time on campus)


Year 1, Academic year

Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00021 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EU10621 French written and spoken language 1 12 Credits
EU10626 German written and spoken language 1 12 Credits
EU10632 Italian written & spoken language 1 (advanced entry) 12 Credits
EU10638 Spanish written and spoken language 1 12 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00022 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
PS10086 Mind and behaviour 12 Credits

Year 1, Semester 1

Mandatory units
SP10001 Social Policy & the Welfare State 6 Credits
SP10043 Sociology of contemporary societies 6 Credits
SP10059 Core skills for social scientists 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00001 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EC10008 The modern world economy 6 Credits
EU10103 Introduction to European studies 6 Credits
EU10417 British politics 6 Credits
EU10505 Key concepts in politics 6 Credits
ZZ10001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 1, Semester 2

Mandatory units
SP10002 Social policy & social problems 6 Credits
SP10044 Sociology of inequalities 6 Credits
SP10060 Quantitative methods: Surveys & data analysis 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00014 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EC10152 Introduction to social analysis of development 6 Credits
EU10104 Europe since 1945 6 Credits
EU10410 Political ideologies 6 Credits
ZZ10003 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 2, Academic year

Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00023 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EU20622 French written & spoken language 2 12 Credits
EU20627 German written & spoken language 2 12 Credits
EU20633 Italian written and spoken language 2 12 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00024 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
PS20091 Social and developmental psychology 12 Credits

Year 2, Semester 1

Mandatory units
SP20006 Political values & social policy 6 Credits
SP20069 Philosophy of the social sciences 6 Credits
SP20138 Social research: sources, presentation and communication 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00002 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EC20016 Economics of social policy 6 Credits
EC20023 Researching social change 6 Credits
EC20079 Economics of politics 6 Credits
EU20105 Politics of the European Union 6 Credits
EU20385 European political thought 6 Credits
EU20414 American politics 6 Credits
EU20415 Media politics 6 Credits
SP20004 The sociology of the family & family policy 6 Credits
SP20047 Sociology of work & industry 6 Credits
SP20049 The sociology of crime & deviance 6 Credits
ZZ20001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 2, Semester 2

Mandatory units
SP20005 Power and policy: an introduction to critical policy analysis 6 Credits
SP20062 Qualitative social research methods 6 Credits
SP20112 Theoretical issues I: structure & agency 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00011 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EC20012 Economic thought & policy 6 Credits
EU20416 Totalitarian politics 6 Credits
EU20428 Film, politics & society 6 Credits
SP20003 'Race' & racism 6 Credits
SP20010 Social policy evaluation 6 Credits
SP20048 Understanding industrial behaviour 6 Credits
SP20050 Sociology of criminal justice policy 6 Credits
SP20097 Sociology of health and illness 6 Credits
SP20099 Childhood: sociological perspectives & policy issues 6 Credits
ZZ20004 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 3, Academic year

Mandatory units
SP20067 Placement 60 Credits

Year 4, Academic year

Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00025 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EU30623 French written and spoken language 4 12 Credits
EU30628 German written & spoken language 4 12 Credits
EU30634 Italian written and spoken language 4 12 Credits

Year 4, Semester 1

Mandatory units
SP30008 Social policy dissertation 1 6 Credits
SP30118 Theoretical issues II: subjectivities & identities 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 2 and 3 Unit(s) from the following list: LIST A
SP30011 Health policies & politics 6 Credits
SP30013 Social security policy and welfare reform 6 Credits
SP30054 Power & commitment in organisations 6 Credits
SP30071 Sociology of punishment 6 Credits
SP30072 Corporate power & the social challenge 6 Credits
SP30129 Sexual violence: explanations, responses & debates 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list: LIST B
AA00003 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EU30107 Culture & national identity 6 Credits
EU30294 In search of Europe (1) - Europe divided 6 Credits
EU30468 Transitions to democracy 6 Credits
PS30016 Health psychology 6 Credits
PS30019 Artificial minds: Minds, machines & persons 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
NB. Students may not take more than two level 2 options in their final year and must not repeat a unit already taken in year 2.
AA00004 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EC20016 Economics of social policy 6 Credits
EC20023 Researching social change 6 Credits
EC20079 Economics of politics 6 Credits
EU20385 European political thought 6 Credits
EU20414 American politics 6 Credits
EU20415 Media politics 6 Credits
SP20004 The sociology of the family & family policy 6 Credits
SP20022 Organisation and management of social care services 6 Credits
SP20047 Sociology of work & industry 6 Credits
SP20049 The sociology of crime & deviance 6 Credits
ZZ30001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 4, Semester 2

Mandatory units
SP30009 Social policy dissertation 2 12 Credits
SP30012 European social policy: a comparative approach 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 1 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list: LIST A
EC30042 The politics of ethnicity, religion, and nationalism 6 Credits
EC40165 Critical issues in social development 6 Credits
SP30055 Comparative industrial relations 6 Credits
SP30096 Global regimes & new social movements 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list: LIST B
AA00012 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EU30108 European option E2: Politically committed European culture: the end of an era? 6 Credits
EU30295 In search of Europe 2: nationalism, regionalism and convergence in Europe since 1989 6 Credits
EU30441 Women & politics in Europe 6 Credits
PS30017 Controversies in cognition 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
NB. Students may not take more than two level 2 options in their final year and must not repeat a unit already taken in year 2.
AA00013 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EC20012 Economic thought & policy 6 Credits
EU20416 Totalitarian politics 6 Credits
EU20428 Film, politics & society 6 Credits
SP20003 'Race' & racism 6 Credits
SP20010 Social policy evaluation 6 Credits
SP20048 Understanding industrial behaviour 6 Credits
SP20050 Sociology of criminal justice policy 6 Credits
SP20097 Sociology of health and illness 6 Credits
SP20099 Childhood: sociological perspectives & policy issues 6 Credits
ZZ30004 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

UHSP-AKB11: BSc (hons) Sociology with Human Resource Management

Mode of attendance: Thick sandwich (Full-time on campus)


Year 1, Academic year

Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00021 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EU10621 French written and spoken language 1 12 Credits
EU10626 German written and spoken language 1 12 Credits
EU10632 Italian written & spoken language 1 (advanced entry) 12 Credits
EU10638 Spanish written and spoken language 1 12 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00022 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
PS10086 Mind and behaviour 12 Credits

Year 1, Semester 1

Mandatory units
SP10001 Social Policy & the Welfare State 6 Credits
SP10043 Sociology of contemporary societies 6 Credits
SP10059 Core skills for social scientists 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00001 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EC10008 The modern world economy 6 Credits
EU10103 Introduction to European studies 6 Credits
EU10417 British politics 6 Credits
EU10505 Key concepts in politics 6 Credits
ZZ10001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 1, Semester 2

Mandatory units
SP10002 Social policy & social problems 6 Credits
SP10044 Sociology of inequalities 6 Credits
SP10060 Quantitative methods: Surveys & data analysis 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00011 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EC10152 Introduction to social analysis of development 6 Credits
EU10104 Europe since 1945 6 Credits
EU10410 Political ideologies 6 Credits
ZZ10003 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 2, Academic year

Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00023 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EU20622 French written & spoken language 2 12 Credits
EU20627 German written & spoken language 2 12 Credits
EU20633 Italian written and spoken language 2 12 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00024 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
PS20091 Social and developmental psychology 12 Credits

Year 2, Semester 1

Mandatory units
MN20312 Employee relations 6 Credits
SP20047 Sociology of work & industry 6 Credits
SP20069 Philosophy of the social sciences 6 Credits
SP20138 Social research: sources, presentation and communication 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00002 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EC20016 Economics of social policy 6 Credits
EC20023 Researching social change 6 Credits
EC20079 Economics of politics 6 Credits
EU20105 Politics of the European Union 6 Credits
EU20385 European political thought 6 Credits
EU20414 American politics 6 Credits
EU20415 Media politics 6 Credits
MN20268 Developing identity through work 6 Credits
SP20004 The sociology of the family & family policy 6 Credits
SP20006 Political values & social policy 6 Credits
SP20049 The sociology of crime & deviance 6 Credits
ZZ20001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 2, Semester 2

Mandatory units
MN20291 Human resource management 1 6 Credits
SP20048 Understanding industrial behaviour 6 Credits
SP20062 Qualitative social research methods 6 Credits
SP20112 Theoretical issues I: structure & agency 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00012 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EC20012 Economic thought & policy 6 Credits
EU20416 Totalitarian politics 6 Credits
EU20428 Film, politics & society 6 Credits
SP20003 'Race' & racism 6 Credits
SP20010 Social policy evaluation 6 Credits
SP20050 Sociology of criminal justice policy 6 Credits
SP20097 Sociology of health and illness 6 Credits
SP20099 Childhood: sociological perspectives & policy issues 6 Credits
ZZ20004 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 3, Academic year

Mandatory units
SP20067 Placement 60 Credits

Year 4, Academic year

Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00025 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EU30623 French written and spoken language 4 12 Credits
EU30628 German written & spoken language 4 12 Credits
EU30634 Italian written and spoken language 4 12 Credits

Year 4, Semester 1

Mandatory units
MN20313 Human resource management 2 6 Credits
SP30054 Power & commitment in organisations 6 Credits
SP30057 Sociology dissertation 1 6 Credits
SP30118 Theoretical issues II: subjectivities & identities 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00003 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EU30107 Culture & national identity 6 Credits
EU30294 In search of Europe (1) - Europe divided 6 Credits
EU30468 Transitions to democracy 6 Credits
MN30042 Managing conflict 6 Credits
MN30044 Organisational change & design 6 Credits
MN30045 Pay & rewards 6 Credits
PS30016 Health psychology 6 Credits
PS30019 Artificial minds: Minds, machines & persons 6 Credits
SP30011 Health policies & politics 6 Credits
SP30013 Social security policy and welfare reform 6 Credits
SP30071 Sociology of punishment 6 Credits
SP30072 Corporate power & the social challenge 6 Credits
SP30129 Sexual violence: explanations, responses & debates 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
NB. Students may not take more than two level 2 options in their final year and must not repeat a unit already taken in year 2.
AA00004 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EC20023 Researching social change 6 Credits
EC20079 Economics of politics 6 Credits
EU20385 European political thought 6 Credits
EU20414 American politics 6 Credits
EU20415 Media politics 6 Credits
SP20004 The sociology of the family & family policy 6 Credits
SP20022 Organisation and management of social care services 6 Credits
SP20047 Sociology of work & industry 6 Credits
SP20049 The sociology of crime & deviance 6 Credits
ZZ30001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Year 4, Semester 2

Mandatory units
MN30054 Strategy & Human Resource Management 6 Credits
SP30055 Comparative industrial relations 6 Credits
SP30058 Sociology dissertation 2 12 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
AA00013 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EC30042 The politics of ethnicity, religion, and nationalism 6 Credits
EC40165 Critical issues in social development 6 Credits
EU30108 European option E2: Politically committed European culture: the end of an era? 6 Credits
EU30295 In search of Europe 2: nationalism, regionalism and convergence in Europe since 1989 6 Credits
EU30441 Women & politics in Europe 6 Credits
MN30203 Organizational leadership 6 Credits
MN30290 Training, learning and development 6 Credits
PS30017 Controversies in cognition 6 Credits
SP30012 European social policy: a comparative approach 6 Credits
SP30096 Global regimes & new social movements 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select between 0 and 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
NB. Students may not take more than two level 2 options in their final year and must not repeat a unit already taken in year 2.
AA00014 Choose nothing from this list of options 0 Credits
EC20012 Economic thought & policy 6 Credits
EU20416 Totalitarian politics 6 Credits
EU20428 Film, politics & society 6 Credits
SP20003 'Race' & racism 6 Credits
SP20048 Understanding industrial behaviour 6 Credits
SP20050 Sociology of criminal justice policy 6 Credits
SP20097 Sociology of health and illness 6 Credits
SP20099 Childhood: sociological perspectives & policy issues 6 Credits
ZZ30004 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

UHSP-ANB13: BSc (hons) Social Work and Applied Social Studies

Mode of attendance: Thin sandwich (Full-time on campus)


Year 1, Academic year

Mandatory units
PS10086 Mind and behaviour 12 Credits

Year 1, Semester 1

Mandatory units
SP10001 Social Policy & the Welfare State 6 Credits
SP10043 Sociology of contemporary societies 6 Credits
SP10059 Core skills for social scientists 6 Credits
SP10105 Community profiling: assessing community needs 6 Credits

Year 1, Semester 2

Mandatory units
SP10002 Social policy & social problems 6 Credits
SP10017 Groups: groupwork & teamwork in practice 6 Credits
SP10019 Developing professional competence 6 Credits
SP10044 Sociology of inequalities 6 Credits

Year 2, Semester 1

Mandatory units
SP20021 Social work placement 1 18 Credits
SP20131 Discrimination & empowerment in social work 12 Credits

Year 2, Semester 2

Mandatory units
SP20003 'Race' & racism 6 Credits
SP20023 Child care research, policy & practice 6 Credits
SP20024 Legislation for social work practice 1 6 Credits
SP20025 Theories & methods in social work 6 Credits
SP20130 Policy & practice in mental health 6 Credits

Year 3, Semester 1

Mandatory units
SP20004 The sociology of the family & family policy 6 Credits
SP20022 Organisation and management of social care services 6 Credits
SP30029 Legislation for social work practice 2 6 Credits
SP30132 Principles of practice 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 1 Unit(s) from the following list:
SP30033 Children & families 6 Credits
SP30133 Social work with adults 6 Credits

Year 3, Semester 2

Mandatory units
SP30027 Social work dissertation 1 6 Credits
SP30028 Social work dissertation 2 12 Credits
SP30035 Social work placement 2 12 Credits

UHSP-BNB01: BSc (hons) Social Work and Applied Social Studies

Mode of attendance: Thin sandwich (Full-time on campus)


Year 1, Academic year

Mandatory units
SP10143 Mind and behaviour for social work and applied social studies 12 Credits

Year 1, Semester 1

Mandatory units
SP10001 Social Policy & the Welfare State 6 Credits
SP10043 Sociology of contemporary societies 6 Credits
SP10059 Core skills for social scientists 6 Credits
SP10105 Community profiling: assessing community needs 6 Credits

Year 1, Semester 2

Mandatory units
SP10002 Social policy & social problems 6 Credits
SP10017 Groups: groupwork & teamwork in practice 6 Credits
SP10019 Developing professional competence 6 Credits
SP10044 Sociology of inequalities 6 Credits

Year 2 onwards not available in 2005/6


 

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