Programme summary for BSc (Hons) Sociology (Professional Development)
The BSc Sociology (Professional Development) programme provides a professional route through Sociology and should appeal to those people who want to work in organisations in the private, voluntary and statutory sectors involved in planning or delivering welfare.
The programme is committed to ensuring its students get relevant work experience. Students are supported in accessing work opportunities(both paid and unpaid)in relevant areas. This year some of the students had the opportunity to work on a joint project between UEl and the homelessness charity Shelter.
Students also have the opportunity to study abroad.
Whilst on the programme you will develop an awareness and understanding of the settings and activities that abound in the public and third sectors, from formal institutional settings of health and education to more informal settings of communities and how they work
Develop your personal and professional skills, which you can apply to a range of issues in your personal and professional life enabling you to make an effective contribution to the world in which you live.
Areas explored include understandings of everyday life as shaped by social, political, economic and cultural processes and structures; a critical understanding of the concept of social issues and needs, and the ability to evaluate conflicting ideas and data relating to them; the ability to debate and make choices between alternative approaches to problems; and the historical development of social experience and institutional development, and how social change has occurred over time.
About the programme
Sociology (Professional Development) provides a professional route through sociology and its cognate areas. There is particular emphasis on the critical analysis and experience of public sector, voluntary and third-sector formations, structures and activities. In particular, it will enable you to pursue areas of study in applied fields of health studies, education and community studies, community development, social enterprise organisations, psychosocial studies, social theory and criminology.
2-subject degrees
You can combine this programme with a range of other subjects as part of a 2-subject degree. Popular combinations include Creative & Professional Writing and Sociology (Professional Development), and Human Resource Management and Sociology (Professional Development).
Programme structure
Sociology (Professional Development) students take six Modules every year:
Level 1
- Introduction to I.T
- Researching East London
- Markets, States and Individuals
- Plus any three options of your choice including those from Health Studies, Education, Criminology and others
Level 2
- Planning and Resourcing
- Employability Workshop
- Delivering Social Welfare in the 21 st Century
- Markets, States and Individuals: Europe in Theory and Practice
- Plus any two options of your choice including those from Health Studies, Education, Criminology and others
Level 3
- Research and Dissertation Workshop (40 credits)
- Social Policy in a Post Colonial Context
- Partnership, Participation and Community Development
- Plus any two options of your choice including those from Health Studies, Education, Criminology and others
Career opportunities
This degree particularly raises the issue of working in a social or not-for-profit organisation, and provides you with the foundations which you need in order to build up and take a leadership position relatively early on in your career. Potential areas of work include health, criminal justice, education, welfare organisations, computer systems and IT.
Support
- All students have a personal tutor to whom they can go for help and advice
- We provide a strong and relatively sophisticated stream of study in skills, to both support you and to develop those which are weak – and to enable you to climb to a high standard of proficiency where you can
- Students develop and work through a Personal Development Plan, which covers tasks such as preparing a C.V., and reflecting upon your option choices
- UEL provides a lively and exciting environment of staff and students. We are proud of our multicultural diversity and welcome people from all walks of life, and from all over the world.
- There is a good support framework provided by UEL regarding medical, counselling and financial advice, and an innovative structure which enables students to interact with us to deal with student business such as enrolment, getting your marks, getting help with coursework etc whenever you need it, by accessing the university from your PC at home or in an internet cafe.
Admission
The minimum requirements for entry for Level 1 entry is 240 UCAS tariff points from: A/AS level (Including 2 A2 passes), GNVQ, AVCE, Scottish Highers, International Baccalaureate. European Baccalaureate, BTEC / SCOTEC Diploma, Relevant Access Course or successful completion of the Level 0. Other qualifications, including overseas, may be considered.
Applicants who do not fulfil the admission requirements for Level 1 may be considered for entry into Level 0. Applicants should have 120 UCAS tariff points from GCE A2 or equivalent.
We also welcome applicants from mature students who do not have formal qualifications but may have relevant experience. Students applying to this programme will be expected to demonstrate a specific interest in this area of study and should have a commitment to engaging with the subject. Applicants may be invited for interview.
Overseas Qualifications
The number of overseas qualifications which are accepted for entry are too numerous to list, but you can get advice from the British Council or our admissions unit on 020 8223 2835. You must be able to understand and express yourself in both written and spoken English and some evidence e.g. For level 1 entry a TOEFL score of 550 or an IELTS score of 6.0 (no skill level below 5) and for Level 0 entry an IELTS score of 5.5 (no skill level below 5) would be required.
Key facts
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