Modules for course L403 | MSOCSCI/SP
MSocSci Social Policy
These were the modules for this course in the 2019–20 academic year.
You can also view the modules offered in the years: 2020–21; 2021–22; 2022–23.
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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
Semester 2
Optional Modules
80 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)
- 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) - HAC-2009: Cymdeithas, Iaith a Phrotest (20) (Semester 2)
- SXS-2011: Identity & Diversity (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)
- VPR-2301: 20th Century Phil of Religion (20) (Semester 2)
Year 3 Modules
Compulsory Modules
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
80 to 100 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)
- SCS-3010: Hawliau Ieithyddol (20) (Semester 2)
- SXY-3015: Crime & Power (20) (Semester 2)
- SXY-3021: Perspectives on Youth Crime (20) (Semester 1)
- SXS-3030: Globalisation & Social Change (20) (Semester 1)
- SXS-3040: Gender Perspectives (20) (Semester 2)
- SXP-3210: Issues in Housing (20) (Semester 1)
- Choose 100 credits subject to timetabling restraints.
Year 4 Modules
Compulsory Modules
Semester 1
Semester 2
Optional Modules
60 credits from:
- HPS-4001: Society Pol & Hist Karl Marx (20) (Semester 2)
- HPS-4003: Revolting Subjects (20) (Semester 2)
- SXY-4010: Transnational Crime (20) (Semester 2)
- SXY-4015: Key Issues in Criminology (20) (Semester 1)
- SXP-4018: Researching Community (20) (Semester 2)
- SXY-4020: Comparative & Intl Crim Just (20) (Semester 2)
- SXP-4037: Health Policies (20) (Semester 1)
- SXS-4064: Nationalism and Minorities (20) (Semester 1)