Its understanding requires the perspectives of Sociology, Psychology, Politics, Economics, Law and Research Methods as well as moral philosophy. This course provides opportunities for participants to increase their knowledge and understanding of the social and policy process from its broadest perspective, developing a range of academic and other skills which may be applied to their personal and working lives. This course is also an excellent introduction to postgraduate teacher training and counselling courses, depending on the options selected. The course provides flexibility in duration and pace of study. The course provides multidisciplinary education training and stimulation in order to enhance occupational opportunities in a changing world.
Core modules provide coherence and develop understanding of social and policy processes.
The core options together provide a solid basis for understanding the rights and responsibilities of citizens in the policy-making process. Students have a wide range of choice within the Faculty's list of option modules in Stage 2 of the course, with modules offered in the areas of politics, government, sociology, law, criminal justice, psychology and history. Year 3 - Level 3 Core Modules dissertation contemporary social theory social theory, the state and justice plus six options Teaching and learning The range of teaching methods will include lectures, discussion groups, tutorials and private study. In discussion groups, students may be working together in small numbers on specified tasks. Tutorials will be used throughout the course to support the learning needs of students.