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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

Adopt a critical, interdisciplinary and creative perspective on media, communication and culture that synthesizes a range of traditions and approaches

Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of specific areas of media and communication politics, ethics and publics

Demonstrate an understanding of forms and practices of media, culture and communication, and how they organise understanding, feelings and meaning.

Demonstrate an understanding of how factors such as class, gender, ethnicity, nationality, disability and sexuality affect media representations and cultural practices

Demonstrate an ability to analyse media and communication forms in terms of production, text and consumption

Demonstrate an ability to articulate the significance of media and communications in shaping political and personal experience

Demonstrate an ability to develop research and formulate critical questions in relation to the field

Deliver work to a given length, formal brief and deadline, properly referencing sources and ideas and making use, as appropriate, of a problem-solving approach

Demonstrate skills in research, project design, presentation, teamwork, independent work and time and information management

Full-time course composition