DissertationThis module will require students to develop a research question based on their own area of interest and develop a research strategy in order to test the question. Data collected will be analysed and the findings of the research will be reported in a way relevant to the discipline.
The Philosophical Foundations of Social ScienceThis module affords students the opportunity to critically explore the philosophical foundations of social science, questioning the grand narratives of the scientific enlightenment and their impact on modernity and beyond. By critically examining the foundations of social science, students will consider contemporary theories of psychology, sociology and social policy and their place within the broader field of social science.
The Contemporary Application of Social ScienceThis module asks students to apply theories of contemporary social science to a context of their choice, considering the usefulness of theory in bringing about change. Utilising the contemporary field of implementation science, students will critically engage with the issues surrounding the implementation of empirically backed interventions in the wider social arena.
Crimes of Harm: Investigations into State and Corporate HarmThis module considers the complex nature of defining and measuring crime outside of normal definitional boundaries. It will examine harms perpetrated by those who hold significant social, economic, or political power, analysing examples of corporate crime, state crime, state-corporate crime, as well as an examination of power, organised crime networks and financial institutions. It will also examine how harms perpetuated by these groups are enforced or regulated, if at all.
Crime in Rural and Coastal CommunitiesThis module will enable students to critically evaluate the various ways of defining rural and coastal crime, exploring contemporary theoretical approaches to understanding the impact of rural and coastal crime on individuals, communities, and businesses.
Social Justice in Rural and Coastal CommunitiesThis module will enable students to critically evaluate the various ways of defining social justice in rural and coastal communities, exploring contemporary theoretical approaches to understanding the impact of social inequality and deprivation in rural and coastal communities.
Trauma Informed Practice with Children, Young People and FamiliesThis module will enable students to critically examine the various causes of trauma and their impact upon wellbeing, everyday living, and education. Students will then synthesise this knowledge to develop strategies which meet the needs of children, young people, and families.
Every undergraduate taught course has a detailed programme specification document describing the course aims, the course structure, the teaching and learning methods, the learning outcomes and the rules of assessment.
The following programme specification represents the latest course structure and may be subject to change:
Fees, costs and funding
*UK Government announcement on tuition fees
Following an announcement in November, the government has confirmed its intention to increase undergraduate tuition fees for the 2025/26 academic year.
Subject to final Parliamentary approval (expected in early March 2025), the tuition fee for UK students is increasing to a maximum of £9,535 from 1 August 2025. This change applies to current and new students at the University of Plymouth. The Student Loans Company (SLC) has confirmed loans for tuition fees will be increased accordingly.
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