Sociology with Social Psychology (Including Year Abroad)

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Academic Year of Entry: 2023/24
Course Details Course Structure Aims and Learning Outcomes
Course overview
(BSc) Bachelor of Science
Sociology with Social Psychology (Including Year Abroad)
Withdrawn
University of Essex
University of Essex
Sociology and Criminology
Colchester Campus
Honours Degree
Full-time
Sociology
BSC CLV3
10/05/2023

Details

Professional accreditation

None

Admission criteria

IELTS (International English Language Testing System) code

Course qualifiers

A course qualifier is a bracketed addition to your course title to denote a specialisation or pathway that you have achieved via the completion of specific modules during your course. The specific module requirements for each qualifier title are noted below. Eligibility for any selected qualifier will be determined by the department and confirmed by the final year Board of Examiners. If the required modules are not successfully completed, your course title will remain as described above without any bracketed addition. Selection of a course qualifier is optional and student can register preferences or opt-out via Online Module Enrolment (eNROL).

  • Applied Quantitative Methods: In order to be eligible for the AQM qualifier, you must successfully complete the following modules: Year One: SC101 – (30 credits) Researching Social Life I Year Two: SC202 - (15 credits) Analysing Social Life SC208 – (15 credits) Crime and Inequality Across the Life Course Final Year: SC385 – (30 credits) Modelling Crime and Society SC830 – (30 credits) Quantitative Research Project Recommended modules for the pathway: The following modules are recommended options but are not considered essential in passing the pathway: Year Two: GV205 (15 credits) Measuring Public Opinion (requires GV207) GV207 (15 credits) Quantitative Political Analysis SC213 (30 credits) Social Psychology: Self and Interaction SC207 (30 credits) Social Data Science: Code, Text and Networks Final Year: Please note that the following two modules do not run every year. SC308 (15 credits) Race, Ethnicity and Migration SC338 (15 credits) Religion in Modern and Post Modern Societies

Rules of assessment

Rules of assessment are the rules, principles and frameworks which the University uses to calculate your course progression and final results.

Additional notes

None

External examiners

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Key

Core You must take this module.
You must pass this module. No failure can be permitted.
Core with Options You can choose which module to study.
You must pass this module. No failure can be permitted.
Compulsory You must take this module.
There may be limited opportunities to continue on the course/be eligible for the degree if you fail.
Compulsory with Options You can choose which module to study.
There may be limited opportunities to continue on the course/be eligible for the degree if you fail.
Optional You can choose which module to study.
There may be limited opportunities to continue on the course/be eligible for the degree if you fail.

Year 1 - 2023/24

Component Number Module Code Module Title Status Min Credits Max Credits
01  SC101-4-FY-CO  Researching Social Life I  Core  30  30 
02  SC111-4-FY-CO  The Sociological Imagination  Core  30  30 
03  PA134-4-FY-CO  The Psychosocial Imagination  Core  30  30 
04    Option(s) from list or Outside option(s)  Optional  30  30 
05  SC199-4-FY-CO  Career Development and Making a Difference  Compulsory  0  0 

Year 2 - 2024/25

Component Number Module Code Module Title Status Min Credits Max Credits
01  SC201-5-FY-CO  Power and Agency in a Global World  Compulsory  30  30 
02  SC213-5-FY-CO  Social Psychology (Sociology): Self and Interaction  Compulsory  30  30 
03  SC202-5-AU-CO  Analysing Social Life  Compulsory  15  15 
04    SC203-5-SP or SC208-5-SP  Compulsory with Options  15  15 
05    HSC, Psychology or Sociology option(s) from list  Optional  30  30 
06  SC199-5-FY-CO  Career Development and Making a Difference  Compulsory  0  0 

Year Abroad/Placement - 2025/26

Component Number Module Code Module Title Status Min Credits Max Credits
01  AW121-6-FY-CO  Abroad Module 120 Credits  Compulsory  120  120 

Year 3 - 2026/27

Component Number Module Code Module Title Status Min Credits Max Credits
01  SC301-6-FY-CO  Rethinking Modernity  Compulsory  30  30 
02    Capstone option from list  Compulsory with Options  30  30 
03    SC326-6-FY or SC387-6-FY  Compulsory with Options  30  30 
04    Sociology, HSC or Psychology option(s) from list  Optional  30  30 
05  SC199-6-FY-CO  Career Development and Making a Difference  Compulsory  0  0 

Exit awards

A module is given one of the following statuses: 'core' – meaning it must be taken and passed; 'compulsory' – meaning it must be taken; or 'optional' – meaning that students can choose the module from a designated list. The rules of assessment may allow for limited condonement of fails in 'compulsory' or 'optional' modules, but 'core' modules cannot be failed. The status of the module may be different in any exit awards which are available for the course. Exam Boards will consider students' eligibility for an exit award if they fail the main award or do not complete their studies.

Programme aims

To provide a critical understanding of the different disciplines relevant to human social activity.
To enable students to understand and collect evidence using research methods including questionnaire surveys, interviews and controlled studies.
To enable students to carry out an extensive piece of independent research including: planning, formulating, designing, choosing research methods, collecting data, analysing, interpreting and writing-up.
To develop students' understanding of current debates and discussions about the nature of social and scientific knowledge.
To provide an understanding of the relationships between relevant academic theories and practice in social care and health professions.

Learning outcomes and learning, teaching and assessment methods

On successful completion of the programme a graduate should demonstrate knowledge and skills as follows:

A: Knowledge and understanding

A1: A knowledge of the intellectual foundations of sociology

A2: An understanding of the analysis and interpretation of empirical data (b)

A3: A knowledge of the epistemological, ethical and political dimensions of research in sociology and social psychology (b)

A4: A knowledge of the intellectual foundations of social psychology

A5: A knowledge of key sociological concepts and theories (b)

A6: A knowledge of key concepts and theories in social psychology

A7: An understanding of the relationships between individuals, groups and social institutions (b)

A8: An understanding of social context, culture, social diversity and social change (b)

A9: A knowledge of the relationship between theory, concepts and substantive issues (b)

A10: A knowledge of the principles of research design and the main approaches to data collection (b)

Learning methods

All skills are acquired through a combination of lectures, seminars and practical activities.
Teaching contributions from practitioners Courses that explicitly address debates and diversity Class discussions and workshops that use different perspectives on the same problems Use of books, journal articles and the internet to gather relevant information Research Journal.
More detailed knowledge of a specific area acquired in a research dissertation Formative assessment of problem based learning and group work

Assessment methods

A1, A2, A3: Essays.
A1, A2, A3: Short answer and essay exam questions.
A3: Research Journal.
A3: Research dissertation.
A1: Brief presentations in seminars

B: Intellectual and cognitive skills

B1: An ability to understand, summarise and critically assess sociological work

B2: An ability to understand, summarise and critically assess social psychological work

B3: An ability to compare competing theories and explanations (b)

B4: An ability to develop a reasoned argument

B5: An ability to formulate sociological questions

B6: An ability to assemble, evaluate and interpret evidence (b)

Learning methods

Preparation of essays Reading background material for lectures Problem-based sessions in class Research Journal Research Dissertation Formative assessment of problem based learning and group work

Assessment methods

B1, B2, B3, B4: All courses will be assessed both by unseen exams and by course work.
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5: Summative coursework work will involve essays, and other forms of written presentation, such as posters and reports of practical work.
B2, B3, B4, B5: Research Journal.
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5: Research dissertation.
B1, B2, B3: Brief presentations in seminars

C: Practical skills

C1: An ability to retrieve relevant sociological evidence using bibliographic and web searches.

C2: An ability to summarise, report and evaluate arguments, texts and findings

C3: An ability to frame a research proposal and to identify and apply the appropriate research methods

C4: An ability to apply introductory statistical techniques to sociological data

C5: An ability to demonstrate reflexive awareness in interpreting sociologial and social-psychological material.

C6: An ability to conduct and present a small scale piece of research

C7: Completion of work experience/volunteering and ability to reflect on in in the context of career decision making

C8: Competence in key elements of the job selection process

Learning methods

Essay writing and literature searching Class discussions and problem based work Inclusion of practice issues in teaching and learning Research Journal that requires planning and organisation Formative assessment of problem based learning and group work

Assessment methods

C1, C2, C3: Assessment of exam and course work to include consideration of the breadth and appropriate use of the literature accessed.
C4: Research Journal.
C1, C2, C3, C4: Research Dissertation.
C5: Group Presentations in seminars

D: Key skills

D1: An ability to present ideas and evidence to others in a clear and concise manner

D2: An ability to collect and present materials using information technology

D3: An ability to read, interpret and draw inferences from statistics and an ability to carry out simple statistical calculations

D4: An ability to identify problems and propose solutions

D5: None

D6:

Learning methods

Group work Class discussions Problem-based work Research Journal Research Dissertation Use of discussion lists and mediated chat rooms for class work Training with statistics packages Familiarity with word processing of written work Course on aspects of communication Formative assessment of statistics and other research skills Formative assessment of group and problem-solving skills

Assessment methods

D1, D2, D3, D6: Essays.
D1, D3, D4: Exams.
D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6: Research Journal.
D1, D2, D3, D4, D6: Research Dissertation.
D5: Presentations of group work in seminars

Note

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