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Programme Specifications

Programme Specification

BSc (Hons) Sociology (entry prior to 2020)

Academic Year: 2020/21

This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if full advantage is taken of the learning opportunities that are provided.

This specification applies to delivery of the programme in the Academic Year indicated above. Prospective students reviewing this information for a later year of study should be aware that these details are subject to change as outlined in our Terms and Conditions of Study.

This specification should be read in conjunction with:

  • Summary
  • Aims
  • Learning outcomes
  • Structure
  • Progression & weighting

Programme summary

Awarding body/institution º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ
Teaching institution (if different) N/A
Owning school/department School of Social Sciences and Humanities
Details of accreditation by a professional/statutory body

N/A

Final award BSc / BSc+DIntS / BSc+DPS
Programme title Sociology
Programme code SSUB01
Length of programme BSc (Hons): 3 years full-time, BSc (Hons) DPS/DInts: 4 years full-time (including a one-year placement)
UCAS code L300, L301
Admissions criteria

BSc - http://www.lboro.ac.uk/l300

BSc+DIntS /DPS - http://www.lboro.ac.uk/l301

Date at which the programme specification was published Fri, 22 Jan 2021 19:32:01 GMT

1. Programme Aims

  • To provide an intellectually stimulating environment in which students can develop the critical and practical skills of a sociologist.
  • To provide students with the opportunity to study sociology in a multidisciplinary context where the value of interdisciplinary analysis is explored.
  • To enable students to gain a broad knowledge and understanding of sociology, especially concerning the relations between personal troubles of milieu and public issues of social structure.
  • To enable students to gain a deeper knowledge and understanding of issues in sociology through specialist study and research.
  • To enable students to learn about the key concepts, theories and methods of sociology.
  • To enable students to interpret and analyse social processes and structures.
  • To enable students to compare different social arrangements.
  • To enable students to address key issues in sociological analysis and in society, including social inequality and cultural diversity.
  • To enable students to appreciate alternative perspectives in social science.
  • To enable students to appreciate the value of sociological approaches in non-academic contexts.
  • To enhance students’ career and employment opportunities on graduating.

 

 

2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external reference points used to inform programme outcomes:

  • The Benchmark Statement for Sociology
  • Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (2008)
  • University Learning and Teaching Strategy
  • External Examiners’ Reports for BSc Sociology

 

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding in the following areas: 

  1. Understand basic sociological concepts, such as identity, inequality, social structure and social change.
  2. Describe and examine classical and contemporary social theories.
  3. Evaluate contemporary social issues from a sociological perspective.
  4. Apply a variety of qualitative and quantitative research methods.
  5. Analyse social diversity and inequality.
  6. Analyse the relationship between individuals, groups and society.
  7. Discuss the role of culture, media and representation in social life.
  8. Explain social change, including from an historical and global perspective.

 

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

  1. Assess the merits of varied social theories and explanations.
  2. Formulate sociological research questions and select appropriate research methods to answer them.
  3. Evaluate and interpret research evidence on social life.
  4. Synthesize and critically reflect on sociological theories and empirical studies.
b. Subject-specific practical skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

  1. Communicate sociological knowledge in oral presentations.
  2. Communicate sociological knowledge in advanced formats, e.g. posters, video, oral debates.
  3. Interpret and analyse sociologically relevant statistical data.
  4. Design and execute practical sociological research.
  5. Apply ethical principles in sociological research.
  6. Use sociological knowledge to find solutions to public and social policy and private enterprise.
c. Key transferable skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

  1. Master basic study skills e.g. referencing, use of databases.
  2. Locate and evaluate sources of information, synthesize information and deploy it in reasoned argument.
  3. Communicate and present information e.g. construct written arguments, contribute to group discussions
  4. Communicate and present information using more advanced formats e.g. prepare posters, write reports, oral presentations using powerpoint, preparation of videos.
  5. Design and execute research projects.
  6. Work in teams.
  7. Use statistical and other quantitative skills, including use of statistical software.
  8. Manage time and work: plan time and resources independently in the light of deadlines.

4. Programme structure

Programme Code: SSUB01

This is a three-year long full-time degree programme.  In each of the three parts (years) of the degree (A, B and C), students take modules amounting to 120 credits.   In addition, students have the opportunity to undertake a Placement Year (Part I) after Part B.

Important Note: No module may be taken and passed more than once. Optional module availability is subject to timetabling constraints and optional modules may be subject to change.

Part A - Introductory Modules

COMPULSORY MODULES (90 credits)

Semester 1

Code

Module Title

Credit

SSA001

Identities and Inequalities

10

SSA003

Sociological Imagination

10

CXA305

Foundations in Social Sciences

10

CXA156

Self and Identity

10

Semester 2

Code

Module Title

Credit

SSA002

Global, Social and Cultural Change

10

SSA158

Ideas and Controversies in Psychology

10

Semester 1 and 2

Code

Module Title

Credit

SSA009

Introduction to Research Methods

30

 

OPTIONAL MODULES

Student must choose THREE 10 credit options from the following:

Semester 1

Code

Module Title

Credit

GYA004

Geographies of Global Economic Change

10

SSA201

Introducing Criminology

10

CXA301

Introduction to Communication and Media Studies: Contemporary Trends and Issues

10

Semester 2

Code

Module Title

Credit

GYA104

Geographies of Identity

10

SSA202

Understanding Social Policy

10

CXA302

Introduction to Communication and Media Studies: Historical Themes and Perspectives

10

Semesters 1 and 2

Students can also choose other modules from the University’s Module Catalogue, approved by the School of Social Sciences for inclusion in the programme, including languages in French, German, Spanish and Mandarin.

Part B - Degree Modules

COMPULSORY MODULES (80 credits)

Semester 1

Code

Module Title

Credit

SSB004

Advanced Research Methods A

10

SSB010

Social Theories

20

Semester 2

Code

Module Title

Credit

SSB005

Advanced Research Methods B

20

SSB026

Globalisation and its consequences

20

SSB036

Digital Lives and Society

10

 

OPTIONAL MODULES

Students take 40 credits worth of options across two semesters. A selection will be offered from the following list, plus language modules:

Semester 1

 Code

Module Title

Credit

SSB025

Intoxication and Society

10

CXB128

Political Psychology

10

SSB216

Women and Crime: Victims, Offenders and Survivors

10

CXB360

The Media in Global Context

10

 Semester 2

Code

Module Title

Credit

CXB234

Media, Culture and Crime

10

CXB175

Psychological Disorders in Society

10

SSB021

Inequalities across the Life Course

10

SSB023

Religion and Society

10

Semesters 1 and 2

Language Options:  Students may choose to take a language option in either semester, however this must carry on from a language in Part A.

10

 

 

Part I

Candidates will undertake one of the following approved study and/or work placements leading to the Diploma in International Studies (IntS) or Diploma in Professional Studies (DPS) in accordance with Regulation XI.

Code

Module Title

SSI001

Diploma in Professional Studies (work placement

SSI002

Diploma in International Studies (study abroad)

LAN900

Diploma in International Studies (overseas work placement in a foreign language)

GYI100

Year in Enterprise (DPS)

GYI200

Professional Training Placement and Overseas Study (DIntS)

 

Part C

COMPULSORY MODULES (80 credits) 

Semester 1

Code

Module Title

Credit

SSC032

The Individual and Society

10

SSC024

Gender, Sex and Society

20

Semester 2 

Code

Module Title

Credit

SSC035

Consumption, Culture and Everyday Life

10

Semester 1 and 2

Code

Module Title

Weight

SSC099

Sociology Project Dissertation

 40

OPTIONAL MODULES

Students take 40 credits worth of options across two semesters. A selection will be offered from the list below, plus language modules:

 

Semester 1

Code

Module Title

Credit

SSC238

Youth Justice

20

SSC020

Race and Racism

20

CXC130

Social Psychology of Everyday Life

20

 Semester 2

Code

Module Title

Credit

SSC212

Poverty, Pay and Living Standards

20

CXC357

Producing the News

20

CXC138

Forensic Psychology

20

SSC237

Sex Work and Sex Industries

20

Semesters 1 and 2

Language Options:  Students may choose to take a language option in either semester, however this must carry on from a language in Part B.

10

 

 

 

 

5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award

In order to progress from Part A to Part B, from Part B to C, and to be eligible for the award of an Honours degree, candidates must satisfy the minimum credit requirements set out in Regulation XX. 

6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the Purposes of Final Degree Classification

Candidates' final degree classification will be determined on the basis of their performance in degree level Module Assessments in Parts B and C. The percentage mark for each Part will be combined in the ratio Part B 40% : Part C 60% to determine the final programme percentage mark.

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