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Department of Social & Policy Sciences Programme Catalogue 2022/23


UHSP-AFB16: BSc(Hons) Social Policy


Leading to the award of:BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SOCIAL POLICY


Mode of Attendance: Full-time


Normal course duration: 3 Years

[Page last updated: 01 August 2022]


Assessment Regulations
Applicable assessment regulations:
 NFAAR-UG
Applicable NFAAR appendices:
 Part 1 Stage 1: Main Assessment Appendix 11; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 12
Part 2 Stage 2: Main Assessment Appendix 11; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 12
Part 3 Stage 3: Main Assessment Appendix 27; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 28
Approved exemptions:
 None
Coexistent Masters course?:
 No
DAPS and exit awards:
 UHSP-AFB05: BSc (hons) Social Sciences
UHSP-AFL16: Diploma of Higher Education [exit award]
UHSP-AFC16: Certificate of Higher Education [exit award]
Transfer to DAP possible from study years as follows: Year 1: Yes; Year 2: Yes; Year 3: No; ;
Weighting towards final award by stage:
 Part 1 Stage 1: 0%
Part 2 Stage 2: 32%
Part 3 Stage 3: 68%

Please consult your programme handbook or contact your Director of Studies for further information on assessment regulations


Jump to:

Year 1

Students must select optional units totalling 24 credits from the options available in this programme year.

Academic Year: Part 1 Stage 1

Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 12 credits from the following list:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PS10086 Mind and behaviour 12 Credits
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 12 credits from the following list:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PL10987 French written and spoken language 1 12 Credits
PL10992 German written and spoken language 1 12 Credits
PL11002 Spanish written and spoken language 1 12 Credits

Semester 1: Part 1 Stage 1

Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
SP10002 Social problems & social policy 6 Credits
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
SP10043 Understanding society: Britain in global context 6 Credits
SP10059 Becoming a social science researcher: Part 1 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 12 credits from the following list:
Further information on DoS approved options Director of Studies approved option allowed: students may be permitted to take a Director of Studies approved option as an alternative to one of the units from this list
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PL10712 Introduction to comparative politics 6 Credits
PL10967 Introduction to politics: theory and analysis 12 Credits
SP10204 Introduction to international development 6 Credits
SP10206 Thinking and working cross-culturally: Introduction to social analysis of development 6 Credits
SP10357 Crime and society 12 Credits

Semester 2: Part 1 Stage 1

Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
SP10001 Social policy, welfare and the state 6 Credits
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
SP10044 Classical sociological theory 6 Credits
SP10159 Becoming a social science researcher: Part 2 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 12 credits from the following list:
Further information on DoS approved options Director of Studies approved option allowed: students may be permitted to take a Director of Studies approved option as an alternative to one of the units from this list
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PL10417 Introduction to British politics 6 Credits
PL10966 Introduction to international relations 12 Credits
SP10287 Social policy and YOU 6 Credits
SP10337 Crime, social justice and social policy 12 Credits

Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.


Year 2

Students must select optional units totalling 24 credits from the options available in this programme year.

Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 2

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
SP20004 Family matters: the sociology of the family & family policy 6 Credits
SP20006 Poverty, social justice, and the state 6 Credits
SP20062 Qualitative social research methods 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 12 credits from the following list:
Further information on DoS approved options Director of Studies approved option allowed: students may be permitted to take a Director of Studies approved option as an alternative to one of the units from this list
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PL20414 American politics 6 Credits
PL20970 Political theory 12 Credits
PS20109 Social psychology: traditional and critical approaches 6 Credits
SP20050 Sociology of criminal justice policy 6 Credits
SP20112 Contemporary sociological theory 6 Credits
SP20207 Researching social change 6 Credits
SP20261 Social concepts of humans, monsters and machines 6 Credits
SP20300 The social science of climate change 6 Credits
SP20343 Atrocities, conflict, human rights 6 Credits
SP20359 The history and politics of crime and punishment 6 Credits
SP20365 Urban worlds: cities, citizens and society 6 Credits

Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 2

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
SP20005 Making and communicating policy: theories and practices 6 Credits
SP20160 Quantitative data analysis 6 Credits
SP20285 Society, welfare and policies in Europe 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 12 credits from the following list:
Further information on DoS approved options Director of Studies approved option allowed: students may be permitted to take a Director of Studies approved option as an alternative to one of the units from this list
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PL20416 Totalitarian politics 6 Credits
PL20968 International comparative politics 6 Credits
PL20969 Advanced international relations 12 Credits
PS20107 Developmental psychology 6 Credits
SP20003 'Race' & racism 6 Credits
SP20069 Philosophy of the social sciences 6 Credits
SP20099 Understanding childhood: sociological perspectives & policy issues 6 Credits
SP20208 International politics of development 6 Credits
SP20209 Development policy and practice 6 Credits
SP20298 Civil society and NGOs in the developing world 6 Credits
SP20342 Global crimes of the powerful 6 Credits
SP20344 Youth justice 6 Credits
SP20345 Mental health 6 Credits

Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 2

Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 12 credits from the following list:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PL20988 French written and spoken language 2 12 Credits
PL20993 German written and spoken language 2 12 Credits
PL20998 Italian written and spoken language 2 12 Credits
PL21003 Spanish written and spoken language 2 12 Credits
SP20341 Theorising crime, justice and punishment 12 Credits

Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.


Year 3

Semester 1: Part 3 Stage 3

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
SP30013 Social protection and welfare reform 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 3 units from the following list: LIST A
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
SP30118 Power in society 6 Credits
SP30161 Sociology of death 6 Credits
SP30210 Conflict, security and international development 6 Credits
SP30288 Lobbying, policy communications and democracy 6 Credits
SP30302 Crime and the Media 6 Credits
SP30307 Global inequality: economic and political perspectives 6 Credits
SP30361 Border criminology 6 Credits
SP30362 Policing 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list: LIST B
Further information on DoS approved options Director of Studies approved option allowed: students may be permitted to take a Director of Studies approved option as an alternative to one of the units from this list
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PL30107 Culture & national identity 6 Credits
PL30441 Gender and politics 6 Credits
PL30468 Transitions to democracy 6 Credits
PL30732 The politics of ethnicity, religion, and nationalism 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list:
NB. Students may not take more than two level 2 options in their final year and must not repeat a unit already taken in year 2.
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PL20414 American politics 6 Credits
SP20050 Sociology of criminal justice policy 6 Credits
SP20112 Contemporary sociological theory 6 Credits
SP20207 Researching social change 6 Credits
SP20261 Social concepts of humans, monsters and machines 6 Credits
SP20343 Atrocities, conflict, human rights 6 Credits

Semester 2: Part 3 Stage 3

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
SP30286 Policy evaluation 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 2 units from the following list: LIST A
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
SP30129 Sexual violence: explanations, responses & debates 6 Credits
SP30263 Ideas about 'terrorism' 6 Credits
SP30276 Gender, sexuality, science, and technology 6 Credits
SP30363 Incarceration 6 Credits
SP30364 Death in the criminal justice system 6 Credits
SP40215 Critical issues in social development 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list: LIST B
Further information on DoS approved options Director of Studies approved option allowed: students may be permitted to take a Director of Studies approved option as an alternative to one of the units from this list
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PL30108 Art and politics 6 Credits
PL30756 The politics of Latin America 6 Credits
PS30116 Cyberpsychology 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list:
NB. Students may not take more than two level 2 options in their final year and must not repeat a unit already taken in year 2.
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PL20416 Totalitarian politics 6 Credits
SP20003 'Race' & racism 6 Credits
SP20069 Philosophy of the social sciences 6 Credits
SP20099 Understanding childhood: sociological perspectives & policy issues 6 Credits
SP20208 International politics of development 6 Credits
SP20209 Development policy and practice 6 Credits
SP20342 Global crimes of the powerful 6 Credits
SP20345 Mental health 6 Credits

Academic Year: Part 3 Stage 3

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
SP30281 Social policy dissertation 18 Credits
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PL30989 French written and spoken language 3 12 Credits
PL30994 German written and spoken language 3 12 Credits
PL30999 Italian written and spoken language 3 12 Credits
PL31004 Spanish written and spoken language 3 12 Credits

Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.