ObjectivesOur courses are designed to allow increasing specialisation throughout your degree. At level one you take 12 ten-credit modules which introduce you to the fundamentals of sociological and policy analysis, and you study options from the department and wider University. At levels two and three your modules become more specialised. Throughout your course you receive training in research techniques, information retrieval, group and presentation skills, study and analytical skills. In the final year all students write a long essay or dissertation on a subject of their own choice. This involves a sustained study project, which is individually supervised by a member of staff, and provides the opportunity for undertaking field research.
Entry requirementsEntry requirements GCE/VCE A Levels - BBC Two GCE A Levels plus two GCE AS Levels - BB+CC Scottish Highers - AAAB - ABBB (at least one Advanced Higher with a minimum grade of B) Irish Leaving Cert. - AAABB-ABBBB BTEC Level N - 2 Distinctions and 1 Merit - 1 Distinction and 2 Merits International Baccalaureate - 30-35 points
Academic titleBA Social Policy and Sociology
Course descriptionOur students usually select from a range of compulsory and optional modules to add up to 120 credits.
Some departments offer courses that don't feature optional modules whereas other courses are fully flexible.
Important notice :
This is a list of modules that have been offered in the past. We expect similar modules to be offered for courses starting in 2009.
This information is provided for illustration only and you should check with the department directly when applying to confirm module options.
Typical First Year Modules
Module/Unit Credits
Introduction to Social Inquiry 10