Programme Title Applied Social Science UCAS Code 37Y2 JACS Code L370 Benchmarks FHEQ Benchmarks QAA Benchmarks: Sociology QAA Benchmarks: Social Policy & Administration Date of Programme Approval by January 2015 College PS2 Brief Description of Programme This innovative programme affords the opportunity to study social science in the context of a rapidly-changing world. Focusing on the application of social science in the social care arena, students on this programme develop academic and employability skills in tandem. Contemporary theories of social science are studied and put in the context of both the individual and society. Notions of identity are analysed with an emphasis on students developing their professional identity and gaining valuable employability skills. With the correct level of workforce experience, this programme can lead on to further specialised study at in such Masters’ Level areas as Social Work, Youth Work and the Social Sciences. It is appropriate for anyone who wants to work with people in the social care arena and adds to employability whilst developing academic skills. Students undertake a supervised dissertation on a topic of their choice which is subject to robust ethics protocols. Drawing on the fields of Sociology, Psychology and other social sciences, this BSc (Hons) can be studied on either a full time or part time basis and considers the applications of these disciplines to Social Policy and related arenas. It allows students to focus on specific job roles and case studies in order to ensure that they can apply the theories they learn in the classroom to the reality they face in the workplace. PS3 Accreditation by a Professional/Statutory Body (if applicable) N/A PS4 Exceptions to Plymouth University Regulations None PS5 Programme Aims The programme will deliver: A1: a systematic knowledge and understanding of key theories and applications of social science in contemporary UK.
Programme Title Applied Social Science UCAS Code 37Y2 JACS Code L370 Benchmarks FHEQ Benchmarks QAA Benchmarks: Sociology QAA Benchmarks: Social Policy & Administration Date of Programme Approval by College January 2015 PS2 Brief Description of Programme This innovative programme affords the opportunity to study social science in the context of a rapidly-changing world. Focusing on the application of social science in the social care arena, students on this programme develop academic and employability skills in tandem. Contemporary theories of social science are studied and put in the context of both the individual and society. Notions of identity are analysed with an emphasis on students developing their professional identity and gaining valuable employability skills. With the correct level of workforce experience, this programme can lead on to further specialised study at Masters’ Level in such areas as Social Work, Youth Work and the Social Sciences. It is appropriate for anyone who wants to work with people in the social care arena and adds to employability whilst developing academic skills. Students undertake a supervised dissertation on a topic of their choice which is subject to robust ethics protocols. Drawing on the fields of Sociology, Psychology and other social sciences, this BSc (Hons) can be studied on either a full time or part time basis and considers the applications of these disciplines to Social Policy and related arenas. It allows students to focus on specific job roles and case studies in order to ensure that they can apply the theories they learn in the classroom to the reality they face in the workplace. PS3 Accreditation by a Professional/Statutory Body (if applicable) N/A PS4 Exceptions to Plymouth University Regulations None PS5 Programme Aims The programme will deliver: A1: a systematic knowledge and understanding of key theories and applications of social science in contemporary UK.