Bachelor of Arts with Honours (Fnd) - BAHF

Level 6 Core

Level 6 Optional

Level 6

Level 4 Core

Level 4

Level 5 Optional

Level 5 Core

Study Abroad

Optional placement

Level 5

Level 3 Core

Level 3

Programme Structure

24 IB Diploma points Offerings: All

72 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels. Maximum of 20 AS points accepted.

72 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels. Maximum of 20 AS points accepted. Offerings: All

72 UCAS tariff points Offerings: All

International applications will be considered in line with UK qualifications. Any Applicant whose first language is not English will be required to have IELTS 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each component)

International applications will be considered in line with UK qualifications. Any Applicant whose first language is not English will be required to have IELTS 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each component) Offerings: All

Prior to starting the programme applicants must have obtained grade 4 or grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics GCSE or an approved alternative qualification: • Key Skills Level 2 in English/ Maths • NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and or Reading • Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy/English • Higher Diploma in Maths/ English • Functional skills Level 2 in Maths/ English • Northern Ireland Essential Skills Level 2 in communication or Application of Number • Wales Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number

Prior to starting the programme applicants must have obtained grade 4 or grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics GCSE or an approved alternative qualification: • Key Skills Level 2 in English/ Maths • NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and or Reading • Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy/English • Higher Diploma in Maths/ English • Functional skills Level 2 in Maths/ English • Northern Ireland Essential Skills Level 2 in communication or Application of Number • Wales Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number Offerings: All

Demonstrate competence in using major theoretical perspectives and concepts in Sociology, and their application to social life

Analyse, interpret and apply major theories and concepts in the study of sociology, independently engaging with subject literature, questioning received thinking, and supporting critical and normative judgements on sociological issues with relevant evidence and structured argument.

Work independently, demonstrating skills of self-organisation, time management, the ability for critical self-reflection and self-improvement.

Describe and examine a range of key concepts and theoretical approaches from the history and contemporary practice of Sociology and evaluate their application in examining the processes that underpin social change, conflict and social stability.

Plan and conduct ethical sociological research using quantitative and qualitative data sources whether using secondary analysis of previous research, naturally occurring data or gathering new data.

Provide an analytical account of social diversity and various inequalities addressing the social processes shaping individuals, groups, social practices, social institutions and social structures.

Assess the merits of competing explanations and draw on evidence to synthesise and evaluate competing arguments and explanations.

Show understanding of the use of sociology in historical, cross-cultural and transnational comparative studies of global societies.

Appreciate the values of open mindedness and sensitivity to cultural differences and the importance of respecting equality and diversity.

Apply sociology to the analysis of cultural forms and practices.

Use specialist knowledge of one or more sub-topics within Sociology to construct a sociological argument (selecting from a range of available options reflecting the diversity of the discipline) and thereby evaluating the relationship between sociological arguments and evidence.

Examine a range of data sources, research strategies and quantitative and qualitative methods and assess the appropriateness of their use (through practical application and experience) to generate empirical knowledge about a substantive sociological concern.

Recognise and develop arguments and evidence to challenge all forms of prejudice.

Recognise the relevance of sociological knowledge to social, public and civic policy.

Apply reflexivity about assumptions and the social processes and structures shaping forms of knowledge.

Assess and analyse the ethical implications of research and enquiry.

Communicate ideas coherently in a written, visual and or verbal forms utilising appropriate referencing.

Identify, assess and analyse sources of evidence in building a sociological argument.

Demonstrate understanding of numeracy and statistical information, and use ICT and traditional methods for the retrieval and storage, interpretation and presentation of information and findings.

Formulate and investigate sociological questions.

Collaborate with others to achieve collective goals, and discuss and present ideas and interpretations with others in a clear and reasoned way.

Appreciate the complexity and diversity of social contexts including the need for cultural awareness when applying sociological ideas developed in one context to a cross-cultural setting.

Appreciate the role of worldviews, values and beliefs and their consequences for social action in ethically plural societies

Demonstrate knowledge of the contingent and contextual nature of all forms of social knowing including sociological knowledge, so as to be reflexive about their own knowledge of the social world.

Course Catalogue

Sociology - 40881 - BA (Hons) (Fnd)