(Award available for year: Bachelor of Arts)
On completion of the year/programme students should have provided evidence of being able to
- demonstrate an advanced understanding of theories, approaches and methods in sociology;
- synthesise ideas and evidence to formulate a compelling argument on a topic or research area that interests you;
- synthesise research, theory and contemporary studies in sociology and adjacent fields;
- work independently on a piece of research informed by sociological ideas;
Competence Standards
'1. Critically evaluate different types of sources
2. Apply a range of social scientific concepts and theories to social, political and legal issues
3. Construct critical arguments supported by evidence
4. Effectively communicate to a range of audiences
5 .Design and conduct a research project to investigate social phenomena using appropriate support as necessary
If the chosen pathway includes an industrial placement –
6. Demonstrate ability to direct, monitor and evaluate their work, by seeking/accepting feedback, within a workplace context, using appropriate support as necessary.
7. Demonstrate an awareness of own strengths and development needs and the need for ongoing learning and proactive continuing professional development.
If the chosen pathway includes an international placement -
8. Collaborate effectively with other people in a new environment and successfully completes a period of work or study in another country.
9. Demonstrate self-awareness relating to personal and academic/professional development through successfully completing a period of work or study in another country.
In addition to the skills gained in years one and two, students should develop the following skills (as well as developing those gained in year one and two):
Critical Thinking
Ethical awareness
Working under pressure
Interpersonal Skills
Reflection
Applying creativity and innovation
Negotiation Skills
1. Demonstrating the ability to apply a broad range of aspects 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. Evidence of an ability to conduct independent, in depth enquiry within the disciplines;
4. Work that show evidence of critical thinking (typically both evaluative and creative).
Errors, omissions, failed links etc should be notified to the Catalogue Team