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Modules for course LP33 | BA/MSSOC
BA Media Studies and Sociology

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.

Find out more about studying and applying for this degree.

  • Year 1 Modules
  • Year 2 Modules
  • Year 3 Modules

Year 1 Modules

Compulsory Modules

Semester 1

  • SXU-1003: Understanding Society (20) or
    SCS-1004: Cymdeithaseg a'r Byd Cyfoes (20)
  • UXS-1055: Digital Communication (20) or
    UXB-1055: Cyfathrebu Digidol (20)

Semester 2

  • UXS-1000: Issues in Media and Journalism (20)
  • UXS-1062: Film Language (20) or
    UXC-1062: Iaith y Ffilm (20)

Optional Modules

40 credits from:

  • HPS-1001: From Cradle to Grave (20) (Semester 2) or
    HAC-1001: Y Wladwriaeth Les (20) (Semester 2)
  • HPS-1002: Power, Freedom & the State (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)
  • HPS-1006: Ess. Skills for Ac. Success (20) (Semester 1) or
    HAC-1006: Ess. Skills for Ac. Success (20) (Semester 1)
  • SXY-1007: Intro to Criminal Justice (20) (Semester 1) or
    SCY-1002: Cyflwyniad i Gyf Troseddol (20) (Semester 1)

Year 2 Modules

Compulsory Modules

Semester 1

  • SXS-2035: Classical Social Theory (20)

Semester 2

  • SXS-2011: Identity & Diversity (20)
  • UXS-2099: Research and Methods (20)

Optional Modules

40 credits from:

  • UXS-2038: Journalism and Risk (20) (Semester 1)
  • UXS-2052: Radio: Theory and Practice (20) (Semester 1) or
    UXC-2052: Radio Theori ac Ymarfer (20) (Semester 1)
  • UXS-2055: Privacy and the Media (20) (Semester 1)
  • UXS-2057: Documentary Filmmaking (20) (Semester 2) or
    UXC-2057: Cynhyrchu'r Ffilm Ddogfen (20) (Semester 2)
  • UXS-2058: Writing for Film & Television (20) (Semester 2)
  • UXS-2059: Understanding Documentary (20) (Semester 1) or
    UXC-2046: Y Ffilm ddogfen:Theori (20) (Semester 1)
  • UXS-2076: Global News Agenda (20) (Semester 2)
  • UXS-2126: Animation & motion graphics (20) (Semester 1)
  • UXS-2400: Contemporary Theatre Practice (20) (Semester 2) or
    UXB-2400: Ymarfer Theatr Cyfoes (20) (Semester 2)
  • UXS-2401: Practical Journalism: ELD (20) (Semester 1) or
    UXC-2401: Newyddiaduraeth Ymarferol: MCD (20) (Semester 1)
  • UXS-2408: Site Specific Performance (20) (Semester 1) or
    UXB-2408: Perfformio Safle Benodol (20) (Semester 1)
  • UXS-2800: Game Design Level & Mechanics (20) (Semester 1)
  • UXS-2801: Game Development (20) (Semester 2)
  • Some modules may be subject to pre-requisites, please check the module page for further information.

20 credits from:

  • SXU-2002: Cont. Social and Political Deb (20) (Semester 1)
  • SXY-2004: Crime & the Media (20) (Semester 2)
  • HPS-2008: Sociology of Religion (20) (Semester 2)
  • SXP-2010: World Poverty and Inequality (20) (Semester 2)
  • HPS-2011: Paradoxes of Self: Nietz./Jung (20) (Semester 1)
  • 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

Semester 1

  • SXS-3003: Theorizing Society & Politics (20)
  • SXS-3030: Globalisation & Social Change (20)

0 to 40 credits from:

  • UXB-3900: Research Dissertation (40) (Semester 2)
  • UXB-3901: Creative Practice Dissertation (40) (Semester 2)
  • UXB-3902: Enterprise Dissertation (40) (Semester 1 + 2)

Optional Modules

20 to 60 credits from:

  • UXS-3016: The Politics of Media (20) (Semester 1)
  • UXS-3038: Journalism & Risk Society (20) (Semester 1)
  • UXS-3049: Advanced Screenwriting (20) (Semester 1)
  • UXS-3052: Advanced Radio Practice (20) (Semester 2) or
    UXC-3052: Ymarfer Radio Pellach (20) (Semester 2)
  • UXS-3055: Privacy and the Media (20) (Semester 1)
  • UXS-3074: Short film production (20) (Semester 2) or
    UXC-3074: Cynhyrchu'r ffilm fer (20) (Semester 2)
  • UXS-3076: Global News Agenda (20) (Semester 2)
  • UXS-3400: Contemporary Theatre Practice (20) (Semester 2) or
    UXB-3400: Ymarfer Theatr Cyfoes (20) (Semester 2)
  • UXS-3408: Site-Specific Performance (20) (Semester 1) or
    UXB-3408: Perfformio Safle Benodol (20) (Semester 1)
  • UXS-3800: Game Design 3 (20) (Semester 1)
  • UXS-3801: Game Production (20) (Semester 2)
  • Some modules may be subject to pre-requisites, please check the module page for further information.

20 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 ideology (20) (Semester 2)
  • 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)
  • HPS-3011: Paradoxes of Self: Nietz..Jung (20) (Semester 1)
  • SXY-3015: Crime & Power (20) (Semester 2)
  • SXS-3040: Gender Perspectives (20) (Semester 2)
  • SXP-3210: Issues in Housing (20) (Semester 1)

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