Sociology with Social Policy BSc(Hons)
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How does social policy solve problems within society? How do relationships between people and institutions affect the way we act? What does it mean to be a citizen of a country? We aim to challenge your assumptions and perhaps change a few, all the while helping you to develop a range of skills that will aid you in your career too.
Course length: 3yrs full-time
On the course you’ll critically examine social policy debates within a global, national and local context, and the ways in which social policy is implemented to solve social, political, cultural and economic problems within society. Throughout the course you’ll look at important sociological questions, such as how societies operate, exploring areas such as diversity, power, inequality, identity, health and well-being, and how identities are constructed. You’ll have the opportunity to go on a 30-hour work placement in your second year, giving you hands-on experience. You may also have the opportunity to study abroad for a term in your second year, previous students have studied in America, France and Italy.
Entry requirements: BBC/DMM/112 inc. a grade B in an A Level or a Distinction in BTEC Subsidiary Diploma
Professional membership By studying this course, you’ll become eligible for student membership of the British Sociological Association (BSA).
Example modules • Human Rights in Contemporary Society • Policy and Society
• Inequalities and Social Policy • Critical Social Policy in Contemporary Society
“The quality of the lectures is impeccable, they’re all interesting and insightful. Lecturers are stocked with knowledge about their subject areas and that only adds to the learning experience. I feel that when I finish my degree, I’ll be a more rounded person as the knowledge I’ve been instilled with will allow me to excel in the working world.” Naomi Brown currently studying Sociology BSc(Hons) For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk
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