BA Interdisciplinary Studies with Preparation for Higher Education

Year 1

Learning outcomes

On completion of level 0 students will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of :
-The ways in which academic concepts and theory are generated, applied and critically examined in a range of disciplinary areas;
-Basic concepts and theoretical approaches associated with study of one of the following: societies, education, psychology or human biology;
-Ethical issues associated with one of the topics covered on the course and the different ways in which these can be approached;
-Some of the key global and cultural dimensions of their area/s of study;
-How to use basic generic and subject-specific intellectual qualities to
-Communicate the results of their work,
-Present a structured and coherent simple argument
-Interpret and evaluate some basic concepts and principles of their chosen fields of study,
-Their strengths and weaknesses as learners

Transferable (key) skills

Students will have had the opportunity to acquire, as defined in the modules specified for the programme:
-ability to analyse and critically evaluate basic issues in the subject disciplines covered on the course;
-academic skills required for basic enquiry along with the ability to communicate information, understanding, arguments and analysis in a variety of forms;
-ability to make effective and critical use of electronic resources for their learning;
-ability to plan for their own personal and professional development .

Assessment

Achievement will be assessed by a variety of methods in accordance with the learning outcomes of the modules specified for the year/programme and will include:
-opportunity to demonstrate understanding of relevant concepts and theoretical perspectives in the subject disciplines covered on the course;
-use of a range of formats for assessed work that develop skills of effective communication for an academic setting;
-encouragement to explore new ideas and to test and evaluate received opinion.