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Department of Social & Policy Sciences Programme Catalogue 2021/2


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

[Page last updated: 21 April 2021]

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:



Year 1

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 [pdf]; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 [pdf].
  • Part 1 Stage 1 of this programme contributes 0% towards the final award classification


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]
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]

Compulsory Units:
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:
Further information on DoS approved options Director of Studies approved option allowed: students may be permitted to take a Director of Studies approved option as an alternative to one of the units from this 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]

Compulsory Units:
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:
Further information on DoS approved options Director of Studies approved option allowed: students may be permitted to take a Director of Studies approved option as an alternative to one of the units from this 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 2021/22 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2022/23 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.


Year 2

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 [pdf]; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 [pdf].
  • Part 2 Stage 2 of this programme contributes 32% towards the final award classification


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]
SP20341 Theorising crime, justice and punishment 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits]


Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 2
Compulsory Units:
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:
Further information on DoS approved options Director of Studies approved option allowed: students may be permitted to take a Director of Studies approved option as an alternative to one of the units from this 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]
SP20261 Social concepts of humans, monsters and machines 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
SP20300 The social science of climate change 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
SP20343 Atrocities, conflict, human rights 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
SP20359 The history and politics of crime and punishment 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]


Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 2
Compulsory Units:
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:
Further information on DoS approved options Director of Studies approved option allowed: students may be permitted to take a Director of Studies approved option as an alternative to one of the units from this 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]
SP20298 Civil society and NGOs in the developing world 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
SP20342 Global crimes of the powerful 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
SP20344 Youth justice 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
SP20345 Mental health 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 2021/22 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2022/23 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.


Year 3

NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP may be possible from this programme year.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11 [pdf]; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 [pdf].
  • Part 2 Stage 3 of this programme contributes 0% towards the final award classification


Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 3
Compulsory Units:
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 2021/22 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2022/23 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.


Year 4

NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 27 (Section B) [pdf]; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 28 (Section B) [pdf].
  • Part 3 Stage 4 of this programme contributes 68% towards the final award classification


Academic Year: Part 3 Stage 4
Compulsory Units:
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
Compulsory Units:
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]
SP30361 Border criminology 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
SP30362 Policing 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
Further information on DoS approved options Director of Studies approved option allowed: students may be permitted to take a Director of Studies approved option as an alternative to one of the units from this list
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]
SP20261 Social concepts of humans, monsters and machines 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
SP20343 Atrocities, conflict, human rights 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]


Semester 2: Part 3 Stage 4
Compulsory Units:
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]
SP30276 Gender, sexuality, science, and technology 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
SP30363 Incarceration 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
SP30364 Death in the criminal justice system 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
Further information on DoS approved options Director of Studies approved option allowed: students may be permitted to take a Director of Studies approved option as an alternative to one of the units from this list
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PL30108 Art and politics 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]
SP20342 Global crimes of the powerful 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
SP20345 Mental health 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 2021/22 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2022/23 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.