Teaching & Modules
Teaching methods - what to expect
We will use a delivery method that will ensure students have a rich, exciting experience from the start. Face to face teaching will be complemented and supported by the use of digital technology so that students also experience elements of digital learning and assessment.
Teaching on the course is underpinned by a philosophy of active and collaborative learning. You will be expected, and supported, to take responsibility for your own learning and to work collectively with your teachers and peers to help co-create the curriculum. A range of learning approaches are used to offer students variety and flexibility in their study and provide significant scope for group work, interaction and projects aligned with students’ own interests and commitments. A significant part of your learning will include your independent and in-depth reading of literature.
Teaching methods include: lectures, seminars, workshops, supervision and study visits; reading and extensive use of library resources; videos; online discussion fora; policy analysis, formulation and communication tasks done individually and collaboratively; case studies; community engaged learning, work-placement or work-related study; data collection and analysis; coursework assignments and their associated formative feedback. You will also have a personal tutor to support you through your studies.
The following table will give you an idea of what a typical academic workload might look like:
|
Module |
Lectures, seminars and supervision |
Self and group study |
|
Per 30-credit module |
Typically, four hours per week over a 10 week term. This can be split into a two-hour lecture and two-hour seminar or organised in another way. |
260 hours |
|
Per 15-credit module |
Typically, two hours per week over a 10 week term. This can be split into one lecture and one seminar or organised in another way. |
130 hours |
|
Dissertation module |
Typically, 8.5 hours of supervision (individual + group). |
291.5 hours |
Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.
Assessment
- Essays
- Written Reports
- Podcasting
- Report Writing
- Presentations
The course uses a progressive model of assessment that helps you to build up your knowledge and skills in a systematic way as you progress through the course. A variety of modes of assessment are used to support and test academic rigour and to help you develop capabilities that are valued in work and civic life. Forms of assessment may typically include: essays; report writing; podcasting; writing articles for press and media outlets; writing policy analyses and briefings; group projects; oral, video and poster presentations; personal learning diaries; research proposals; funding bids; visits and field reports; online quizzes; case study analyses; and biographical reflections. In your final year you will write a dissertation. High quality formative assessment and feedback is used across the course to support and reinforce your learning.
Modules
Year
Year 1 - Required Modules
- Understanding the Social World (30 credits)
- Introduction to Social Theory (30 credits)
- Power, Inequality & Social Change (30 credits)
- Social Justice & Policy Analysis (30 credits)
Year 1 - Optional Modules
There are no optional modules in your first year.
Key Information
Course type:
Single honours
Delivery mode:
In person
Study mode:
Full time
Required A-Levels:
AAB
Duration:
Three years
Application status:
Open
Start date:
September 2026
Application deadline:
12 September 2025