BA Sociology(For students entering from September 2023 onwards)
Year 2
(Award available for year: Diploma of Higher Education)
Learning outcomes
On completion of the year/programme students should have provided evidence of being able to demonstrate an intermediate and broader understanding of a range of theories, approaches and methods in sociology, including qualitative and quantitative research methods; use key sociological theories and approaches to further understand the challenges faced by contemporary societies; critically evaluate the appropriateness of different methods of enquiry in sociology; effectively communicate information, arguments and analysis in a variety of forms.
Transferable (key) skills
In addition to those gained in year one, students should gain the following skills (as well as developing those gained in year one): Critical Reading and Writing Effective Communication Quantitative and Qualitative research skills Time Management
Assessment
1. Demonstrating the ability to apply a broad range of aspects/competencies of the disciplines; 2. Work that draws upon a wide variety of critically engaged material (i.e. showing the ability to evaluate and criticise received opinion.) 3. A space to demonstrate competency in both critical reading and writing