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FHEQ level

This course is set at Level 6 in the national Framework for Higher Education Qualifications.

Course learning outcomes

explain major sociological concepts and theories, and their application in contemporary sociology

demonstrate knowledge of different societies, and understanding of what may be learned by comparing them

demonstrate understanding and knowledge of key topics and debates in a number of specialised areas in sociology

collate a range of appropriate sources (including paper, audio-visual and electronic sources) and structure material from them to answer a question

assess the strengths and weaknesses of empirical material as evidence for conclusions in specific cases

critically evaluate competing explanations and theories in a range of contexts

formulate research questions and plan how to answer them

identify and use appropriate sociological research methods (including questionnaires, interviews, observations and content analysis)

analyse the ethical implications of social research in a variety of settings

make simple analyses of quantitative and qualitative data using appropriate computer programmes

communicate effectively with others and present information both orally and in writing

conduct a literature search and produce a correctly formatted bibliography

manage their time in long-term study or work programmes

achieve at least level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (Effective Operational Proficiency) in French/Italian/Spanish

mediate effectively in speech, almost instantaneously and with a satisfactory level of accuracy, between speakers of English and speakers of French/Italian/Spanish

mediate effectively in writing, under time constraint and with a satisfactory level of accuracy, between readers of English and readers of French/Italian/Spanish

demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the syntax, lexis and appropriate registers of French/Italian/Spanish, notably in the production of written exercises and translations

demonstrate sound knowledge and critical understanding of the modern and contemporary cultures of French/Italian/Spanish -speaking societies, gained through the study of texts and other cultural products in French/Italian/Spanish

evaluate critically selected aspects of the literature, culture, history, politics, or society of French/Italian/Spanish and other French/Italian/Spanish -speaking countries

demonstrate awareness and critical appreciation of one or more cultures and societies, other than their own

communicate effectively, and with a good level of accuracy, in spoken French/Italian/Spanish

communicate effectively, and with a good level of accuracy, in written French/Italian/Spanish

Full-time course composition