Modules for course L302 | MSOCSCI/S
MSocSci Sociology
These are the modules currently offered on 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) - SXU-2002: Cont. Social and Political Deb (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) - HAC-2002: Addysg yn y Gymru Gyfoes (20) (Semester 1)
- SXY-2002: Crime & Justice in Mod Britain (20) (Semester 2) or
SCY-2003: Trosedd a Chyfiawnder (20) (Semester 2) - 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)
- HAC-2009: Cymdeithas, Iaith a Phrotest (20) (Semester 2)
- SXP-2010: World Poverty and Inequality (20) (Semester 2)
- HPS-2011: Paradoxes of Self: Nietz./Jung (20) (Semester 1)
- SXP-2050: Issues in Equality (20) (Semester 1)
- HGH-2138: Europe 1945-1992 (20) (Semester 1)
- VPR-2301: 20th Century Phil of Religion (20) (Semester 2)
Year 3 Modules
Compulsory Modules
Semester 1
20 to 40 credits from:
- HPS-3006: Dissertation (40) (Semester 1 + 2) or
HAC-3006: Traethawd Hir (40) (Semester 1 + 2) - SXU-3010: Dissertation (20) (Semester 1 + 2) or
SCU-3010: Traethawd Hir (20) (Semester 1 + 2) - NB. Students are required to take either Ethnography or Survey, Design & Analysis, the other may be chosen as an option.
Optional Modules
40 to 60 credits from:
- HPS-3001: Work Placement - Semester 1 (20) (Semester 1) or
HAC-3001: Lleoliad Gwaith - Semester 1 (20) (Semester 1) - HAC-3002: Addysg yn y Gymru Gyfoes (20) (Semester 1)
- HPS-3003: Race democracy * pol ideaology (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)
Year 4 Modules
Compulsory Modules
Semester 1
Semester 2
- SXU-4005: Research Process and Meaning (20)
- SXU-4016: Dissertation (60) or
SCU-4016: Traethawd Hir (60)
Optional Modules
40 to 80 credits from:
- HPS-4001: Society Pol & Hist Karl Marx (20) (Semester 2)
- HPS-4002: Antisemitism & the Holocaust (20) (Semester 1)
- SXP-4018: Researching Community (20) (Semester 2)
- SXS-4064: Nationalism and Minorities (20) (Semester 1)
0 to 40 credits from:
- HPS-4003: Revolting Subjects (20) (Semester 2)
- SXY-4010: Transnational Crime (20) (Semester 2)
- SXY-4015: Key Issues in Criminology (20) (Semester 1)
- SXY-4020: Comparative & Intl Crim Just (20) (Semester 2)
- SXP-4037: Health Policies (20) (Semester 1)
- SXP-4040: Key Issues in Social Policy (20) (Semester 2)