Modules for course LL34 | BA/SOCSP
BA Sociology and Social Policy
These were the modules for this course in the 2019–20 academic year.
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Year 1 Modules
Compulsory Modules
Semester 1
- SXU-1003: Understanding Society (20) or
SCS-1004: Cymdeithaseg a'r Byd Cyfoes (20) - HPS-1006: Ess. Skills for Ac. Success (20) or
HAC-1006: Ess. Skills for Ac. Success (20)
Semester 2
- HPS-1001: From Cradle to Grave (20) or
HAC-1001: Y Wladwriaeth Les (20) - HPS-1002: Power, Freedom & the State (20)
Optional Modules
40 credits from:
- HXH-1002: Birth of Modern Europe (20) (Semester 2) or
HXC-1003: Genedigaeth yr Ewrop Fodern (20) (Semester 2) - HPS-1004: Death of God (20) (Semester 2)
- HPS-1005: Existentialism (20) (Semester 1)
- SXY-1005: Introduction to Criminology (20) (Semester 2) or
SCY-1004: Cyflwyniad i Droseddeg (20) (Semester 2) - HXC-1006: Cymru yn y Byd Modern (20) (Semester 1) or
HXW-1010: Wales since 1789 (20) (Semester 1) - HPS-1007: Islam:Hist, Soc and Beliefs (20) (Semester 1)
- SXY-1007: Intro to Criminal Justice (20) (Semester 1) or
SCY-1002: Cyflwyniad i Gyf Troseddol (20) (Semester 1) - HXH-1012: Modern Politics in Action (20) (Semester 2) or
HXC-1012: GweithreduGwleidyddiaethFodern (20) (Semester 2) - VPR-1106: Intro: Judaism & Christianity (20) (Semester 1)
- Above is a list of suggested "optional" modules typically taken by students in the School of Social Sciences. However, you have the option of taking other "optional" year 1 modules from elsewhere in the University if you wish, subject to the approval of the home department and as long as the module from the other School does not clash with modules on your personal timetable. Please seek advice from your Personal Tutor or Year Co-ordinator.
Year 2 Modules
Compulsory Modules
Semester 1
- SXU-2001: Social & Political Research (20) or
SCU-2001: Dulliau Ymchwil (20) - SXS-2035: Classical Social Theory (20)
Semester 2
Optional Modules
40 credits from:
- HPS-2001: Work Placement - Semester 1 (20) (Semester 1) or
HAC-2001: Lleoliad Gwaith - Semester 1 (20) (Semester 1) - SXU-2002: Cont. Social and Political Deb (20) (Semester 1)
- SXY-2004: Crime & the Media (20) (Semester 2)
- HPS-2005: Work Placement - Semester 2 (20) (Semester 2) or
HAC-2005: Lleoliad Gwaith - Semester 2 (20) (Semester 2) - HPS-2008: Sociology of Religion (20) (Semester 2)
- SXP-2040: Social Work Perspectives (20) (Semester 2) or
SCP-2040: Safbwyntiau GC (20) (Semester 2) - SXP-2050: Issues in Equality (20) (Semester 1)
- HGH-2138: Europe 1945-1992 (20) (Semester 1)
Year 3 Modules
Compulsory Modules
Semester 1
20 to 40 credits from:
- HPS-3006: Dissertation (40) (Semester 2) or
HAC-3006: Traethawd Hir (40) (Semester 2) - SXU-3010: Dissertation (20) (Semester 2) or
SCU-3010: Traethawd Hir (20) (Semester 2)
Optional Modules
20 to 40 credits from:
- HPS-3003: Race democracy * pol ideology (20) (Semester 2)
- SCS-3010: Hawliau Ieithyddol (20) (Semester 2)
- SXY-3015: Crime & Power (20) (Semester 2)
- SXS-3040: Gender Perspectives (20) (Semester 2)
- SXP-3210: Issues in Housing (20) (Semester 1)