Department of Social & Policy Sciences Programme Catalogue 2019/0 |
UHSP-AKB16: BSc(Hons) Social Policy with Year long work placement
Leading to the award of BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
IN SOCIAL POLICY |
Mode of attendance: Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement |
Normal programme duration: 4 years |
Possible DAPs for this programme: Please see your programme handbook for circumstances where transfer to DAP may be permitted/required. | |
Possible exit awards for this programme: |
Students must select optional units totalling 24 credits from the options available in this programme year. |
NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:- Transfer to DAP may be possible from this programme year.
- Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11 ; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 .
- Part 1 Stage 1 of this programme contributes 0% towards the final award classification
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Academic Year: Part 1 Stage 1 |
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 12 credits from the following list: |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
PS10086 | Mind and behaviour | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 12 credits from the following list: |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
PL10987 | French written and spoken language 1 | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
PL10992 | German written and spoken language 1 | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
PL10997 | Italian written and spoken language 1 (ab-initio) | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
PL11002 | Spanish written and spoken language 1 | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
Semester 1: Part 1 Stage 1 |
Designated Essential Units: |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
SP10002 | Social problems & social policy | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
SP10043 | Understanding society: Britain in global context | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
SP10059 | Becoming a social science researcher: Part 1 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 12 credits from the following list: |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
PL10712 | Introduction to comparative politics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
PL10967 | Introduction to politics: theory and analysis | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
SP10204 | Introduction to international development | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
SP10206 | Thinking and working cross-culturally: Introduction to social analysis of development | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Semester 2: Part 1 Stage 1 |
Designated Essential Units: |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
SP10001 | Social policy, welfare and the state | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
SP10044 | Classical sociological theory | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
SP10159 | Becoming a social science researcher: Part 2 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 12 credits from the following list: |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
PL10417 | Introduction to British politics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
PL10966 | Introduction to international relations | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
SP10287 | Social policy and YOU | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Notes: - Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
- This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2019/20 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2020/21 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
- NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
- Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
- Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.
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Students must select optional units totalling 24 credits from the options available in this programme year. |
NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:- Transfer to DAP may be possible from this programme year.
- Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11 ; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 .
- Part 2 Stage 2 of this programme contributes 32% towards the final award classification
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Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 2 |
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 12 credits from the following list: |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
PL20988 | French written and spoken language 2 | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
PL20993 | German written and spoken language 2 | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
PL20998 | Italian written and spoken language 2 | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
PL21003 | Spanish written and spoken language 2 | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 2 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
SP20004 | Family matters: the sociology of the family & family policy | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
SP20006 | Poverty, social justice, and the state | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
SP20062 | Qualitative social research methods | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 12 credits from the following list: |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
PL20414 | American politics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
PL20970 | Political theory | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
PS20109 | Social psychology: traditional and critical approaches | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
SP20050 | Sociology of criminal justice policy | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
SP20112 | Contemporary sociological theory | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
SP20207 | Researching social change | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
SP20244 | Political sociology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
SP20261 | Social concepts of humans, monsters and machines | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
SP20299 | Understanding migrations: between transnational governance and lived experience | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
SP20300 | The social science of climate change | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 2 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
SP20005 | Making and communicating policy: theories and practices | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
SP20160 | Quantitative data analysis | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
SP20285 | Society, welfare and policies in Europe | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 12 credits from the following list: |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
PL20416 | Totalitarian politics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
PL20968 | International comparative politics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
PL20969 | Advanced international relations | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
PS20107 | Developmental psychology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
SP20003 | 'Race' & racism | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
SP20069 | Philosophy of the social sciences | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
SP20099 | Understanding childhood: sociological perspectives & policy issues | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
SP20208 | International politics of development | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
SP20209 | Development policy and practice | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
SP20262 | The manufacture of consent: propaganda, public relations and power | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
SP20298 | Civil society and NGOs in the developing world | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
SP20301 | The social science of climate change: applied research project | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Notes: - Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
- This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2019/20 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2020/21 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
- NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
- Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
- Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.
|
NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:- Transfer to DAP may be possible from this programme year.
- Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11 ; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 .
- Part 2 Stage 3 of this programme contributes 0% towards the final award classification
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Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 3 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
SP20067 | Placement | 60 credits [equivalent to 120 CATS credits] |
Notes: - Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
- This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2019/20 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2020/21 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
- NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
- Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
- Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.
|
NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:- Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
- Main assessment regulations: Appendix 27 (Section B); Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 28 (Section B).
- Part 3 Stage 4 of this programme contributes 68% towards the final award classification
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Academic Year: Part 3 Stage 4 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
SP30281 | Social policy dissertation | 18 credits [equivalent to 36 CATS credits] |
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list: |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
PL30989 | French written and spoken language 3 | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
PL30994 | German written and spoken language 3 | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
PL30999 | Italian written and spoken language 3 | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
PL31004 | Spanish written and spoken language 3 | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
Semester 1: Part 3 Stage 4 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
SP30013 | Social protection and welfare reform | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 3 units from the following list: LIST A |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
SP30118 | Power in society | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
SP30161 | Sociology of death | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
SP30210 | Conflict, security and international development | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
SP30288 | Lobbying, policy communications and democracy | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
SP30302 | Crime and the Media | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
SP30307 | Global inequality: economic and political perspectives | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list: LIST B |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
PL30107 | Culture & national identity | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
PL30441 | Gender and politics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
PL30468 | Transitions to democracy | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
PL30732 | The politics of ethnicity, religion, and nationalism | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units 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. |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
PL20414 | American politics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
SP20050 | Sociology of criminal justice policy | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
SP20112 | Contemporary sociological theory | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
SP20207 | Researching social change | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
SP20244 | Political sociology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
SP20261 | Social concepts of humans, monsters and machines | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Semester 2: Part 3 Stage 4 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
SP30286 | Policy evaluation | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 2 units from the following list: LIST A |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
SP30129 | Sexual violence: explanations, responses & debates | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
SP30263 | Ideas about 'terrorism' | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
SP30264 | Understanding religion in the contemporary world | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
SP30276 | Gender, sexuality, science, and technology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
SP30310 | The developmental state | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
SP40215 | Critical issues in social development | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list: LIST B |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
PL30108 | Politically committed European culture | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
PL30756 | The politics of Latin America | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
PS30116 | Cyberpsychology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units 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. |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
PL20416 | Totalitarian politics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
SP20003 | 'Race' & racism | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
SP20069 | Philosophy of the social sciences | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
SP20099 | Understanding childhood: sociological perspectives & policy issues | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
SP20208 | International politics of development | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
SP20209 | Development policy and practice | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
SP20262 | The manufacture of consent: propaganda, public relations and power | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Notes: - Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
- This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2019/20 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2020/21 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
- NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
- Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
- Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.
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