BA (Hons) Social and Political Studies
Ruskin College
Key Information
Campus location
Oxford, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 - 6 years
Pace
Full time, Part time
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Introduction
This is a three-year full time, or six-year part time, undergraduate course.
This degree course aims to equip students with a critical understanding of the core concepts, theories and approaches underpinning the study of society and social change. Students will develop the skills and knowledge necessary for social analysis and active engagement – as critical citizens – with social, political and economic issues. The course will be of particular interest to those who want not just to understand and analyse society, but who also want to work towards changing it for the better. Many students are involved in social and political activism of various kinds. If you are a full-time student you will study two subject modules per term. There are 5 taught contact hours per module per week. We normally teach each module over one day. For example Module 1 Monday 10.00-1pm and 2-4pm and Module 2 Wednesday 10.00- 1pm and 2-4pm. If you are a part-time student you will study one module per term.
Overall Course Aims
- Develop your depth of knowledge and analytical skills appropriate to each level of study, building progressively from level one through to level three.
- Equip you with the personal and professional skills, knowledge and confidence to succeed in graduate employment or at postgraduate study.
- Develop your capacity for independent judgement, particularly in undertaking independent study and research.
- Develop your comprehension and capacity to analyse social, political and economic issues and to appreciate the relationship between theory and practice in research, policymaking and social/political activism.
- Enable you to apply different theoretical perspectives critically to the analysis of social, political and economic problems and debate in widely different contexts.
- Empower you with the motivation and independent thinking and learning skills to enable you to become a lifelong autonomous learner and active citizen.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
All candidates must be able to satisfy the general admissions requirements for Ruskin College.
If you have a Certificate of Higher Education or 120 credits in a relevant subject you may be eligible for direct entry onto Level 5. Please contact Hannah on 01865 759604 for further information. Similarly, if you have a Diploma of Higher Education or 240 Credits in a relevant subject you may be eligible for direct entry onto Level 6 of this course.
COURSE DATES
This course starts in September. Applications close 15th August.
CAREERS
- Destinations and Progression
- Opportunities
- Work for NGOs such as Oxfam, Asylum Welcome, Age Concern
- Return to previous careers in care, housing or social services in advanced (managerial) positions
- Embark upon postgraduate research
- Pursue careers in teaching (via PGCE) and lecturing
- Work for NGOs such as Oxfam, Asylum Welcome, Age Concern
- Return to previous careers in care, housing or social services in advanced(managerial) positions
Progression Opportunities within Ruskin College
- MA ILTUS
- MA Women’s Studies
- MA Public History
Tuition Fees 2015/16
Access to HE Programmes, Level 3, Full Time: £3,358
Certificate of Higher Education | Level | Full Time | Part Time |
Business and Social Enterprise | Level 4 | £6,000 | £3,000 |
English Studies: Creative Writing and Critical Practice | Level 4 | £9,000 | £4,500 |
History | Level 4 | £9,000 | £4,500 |
International Labour and Trade Union Studies | Level 4 | £9,000 | £6,750 |
Law | Level 4 | £9,000 | £4,500 |
Social and Political Studies | Level 4 | £9,000 | £4,500 |
Writing for Performance | Level 4 | £9,000 | £4,500 |
B.A. Degree | Level | Full Time | Part Time |
Social Work | Level 4 | £9,000 | £6,750 |
Youth and Community | Level 4 | £9,000 | £6,750 |
MA Programmes | Level | Full Time | Part Time |
Public History | Level 7 | £5,100 | £2,550 |
Resident Study Bedroom Rates 2014/15 | 40wks | per wk |
Study Bedroom standard | Y£4,000 | £100 |
Study Bedroom en-suite | £4,840 | £121 |