Programme Specification for the 2018/9 academic year
BA (Hons) Sociology and Anthropology with Study Abroad
1. Programme Details
| Programme name | BA (Hons) Sociology and Anthropology with Study Abroad | Programme code | UFA4HPSHPS41 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study mode(s) | Full Time |
Academic year | 2018/9 |
| Campus(es) | Streatham (Exeter) |
Programme start date | 09/2014 |
| NQF Level | 6 (Honours) |
2. Description of the Programme
By studying Anthropology alongside Sociology, you can fully explore how relevant the discipline is for the study of our globalised world. Sociology aims to provide a critical understanding of society by examining a wide range of social activities from intimate personal relations to the apparently faceless operation of state bureaucracies. You will examine social, political, historical, cultural and economic issues and social groups such as families, companies, churches, crowds and political parties. Our Sociology modules cover diverse subjects including sport, music, media, cyborg studies and technology.
Anthropology’s comparative outlook and concern with cultural difference complements sociologists’ interest in the formation of social groups and the role of shared understanding in coordinating the actions of their members. Anthropology traditionally focused on the study of small-scale and pre-industrial societies but increasingly it has applied its distinctive insights to the problems of modern living. Anthropologists today are as interested in the practices of multinational companies and the impact of natural resource exploitation on local communities as in the rituals and ceremonies of native Amazonians.
Studying Anthropology with Sociology will equip you with a full range of critical analytical perspectives as well as research methods to start your own exploration of the nature and complexity of human social life. You’ll study core modules from both disciplines, and be able to choose from an excitingly diverse array of optional modules in your second and final years as well as undertaking a dissertation focused on either discipline.
You will spend the 3rd year of your studies in a partner University on an Erasmus/Socrates exchange or other approved programme of study.
3. Educational Aims of the Programme
1. Provide an excellent Honours-level education in Sociology and Anthropology, which meets the criteria for Honours level awards as set out in the FHEQ and the University's statement of Levels and Awards, and which meets the standards set in the national Subject Benchmarking statements for both subject areas.
2. Facilitate graduates to become useful, productive and questioning members of society.
3. Provide a stimulating and supportive environment for students that is informed by research where deemed appropriate.
4. Work in partnership with students to produce graduates who are grounded in the main themes of Sociology through a combination of modules which develops a good understanding of how societies, institutions and practices of all kinds came into being, how they are currently organised, and how they might change in the future.
5. Work in partnership with students to produce graduates who are grounded in the main themes of Social Anthropology through a combination of modules which develop a deep understanding of human = diversity from a socio-cultural perspective, and to think comparatively and analytically about key questions and problems in studying the worlds of other people and our own.
6. Offer a structured framework of study which ensures that within the time span of the programme every student follows a balanced and complementary range of modules, whilst allowing sufficient choice to ensure that students are able to follow individual areas of learning
7. Work in partnership with students to produce graduates who understand the various methods which Sociologists and Anthropologists use to study human societies; and who can analyse the organisation and development of societies and gain competence in dealing with the various types of evidence and the methodological problems associated with studying historical and contemporary cultures.
8. Develop students' competence in the subject-specific skills required in Sociology and in Anthropology through practical engagement with primary and empirical data.
9. Expose students to different teaching and assessment methods within an appropriate learning environment, supported by feedback, monitoring and pastoral care.
10. Provide a range of academic and personal skills which will prepare students from varied educational backgrounds for employment or further study, which will foster mental agility and adaptability, and which will enable them to deploy their knowledge, abilities and skills in their entirety, displaying balance and judgement in a variety of circumstances.
4. Programme Structure
The programme is studied over four years full-time. Study is undertaken in four stages, with each stage comprising 120 credits made up of either 15 or 30-credit modules, which contribute towards the degree. The credit rating of a module is proportional to the total workload and one credit is nominally equivalent to ten hours of work. The ‘level’ of a module (designated by the first number in the module code) indicates its position in the progressive development of academic abilities and/or practical skills
This degree programme contains compulsory and optional modules and as part of the degree programme students may take up to 30 credits a year in another discipline outside their main degree subjects, after they have met the compulsory requirements of their main subjects (specified below)
5. Programme Modules
The following tables describe the programme and constituent modules. Constituent modules may be updated, deleted or replaced as a consequence of the annual programme review of this programme. Details of the modules currently offered may be obtained from the College web site
The full list of modules is available (with module descriptions) at http://socialsciences.exeter.ac.uk/sociology/undergraduate/modules/
The Sociology and Anthropology degree programme is made up of compulsory (core) and optional modules, which are worth 15 or 30 credits each. Full-time undergraduate students need to complete modules worth a total of 120 credits each year. In combined honours degrees like this you will take an equal amount of credits from each subject.
Depending on your programme you can take up to 30 credits each year in another subject, for instance a language or business module, to develop career-related skills or just widen your intellectual horizons.
The third year is spent studying abroad at a partner institution.
Please note that modules offered are subject to change, depending on staff availability, timetabling, and demand.
Stage 1
The first year gives you a foundational knowledge of sociological and anthropological theory and concepts, and how to think critically about the key challenges of studying diverse human societies. You will also gain important analytical techniques that will be useful across a range of subjects and research tasks.
120 credits of compulsory modules.
Compulsory Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOC1019 | Contemporary Society: Themes and Perspectives | 15 | No |
| SOC1020 | Contemporary Society: Fields and Case Studies | 15 | No |
| SOC1037 | Introduction to Social Analysis: Classical Social Theory | 15 | No |
| SOC1038 | Introduction to Social Analysis: Contemporary Social Theory | 15 | No |
| ANT1003 | Imagining Social Worlds: Texts | 15 | No |
| ANT1004 | Introduction to Social Anthropology-Theorising the Everyday World | 15 | No |
| ANT1005 | Introduction to Social Anthropology: Exploring Cultural Diversity | 15 | No |
| ANT1008 | Imagining Social Worlds: Artefacts | 15 | No |
| Total Credits for Stage 1 | 120 |
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Stage 2
In the second year you will advance your grasp of sociological and anthropological knowledge and methods through a set of compulsory modules. Optional modules enable you to develop specialist knowledge on a range of topics.
75 credits of compulsory modules, 45 credits of optional modules.
Compulsory Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOC2004 | Into the Field | 15 | No |
| SOC2005 | Theoretical Sociology | 30 | No |
| ANT2002 | Ethnography Now | 15 | No |
| ANT2003 | Current Debates in Anthropology | 15 | No |
Optional Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sociology Stage 2 modules 2018-9 [15 credits worth] | |||
| SOC2014 | Media in Society | 15 | No |
| SOC2021 | Understanding Social Inequalities | 15 | No |
| SOC2030 | Sociology of Art and Culture | 15 | No |
| SOC2031 | Ethnomusicology | 30 | No |
| SOC2032 | Culture and Perception | 15 | No |
| SOC2033 | Addiction | 15 | No |
| SOC2034 | Gender and Society 1 | 15 | No |
| SOC2035 | International Criminal Justice: Comparative Criminology | 15 | No |
| SOC2036 | International Criminal Justice: Application of Theory to Transnational and International Crime | 15 | No |
| SOC2039 | Sociology of Family and Gender | 15 | No |
| SOC2040 | Actor-Network-Theory | 15 | No |
| SOC2046 | The Holocaust and Society | 15 | No |
| SOC2077 | Data Analysis in Social Science II | 15 | No |
| SOC2085 | Health, Illness and Bodies in Contemporary Society Part 1: Medicine and Social Control | 15 | No |
| SOC2087 | Disability and Society | 15 | No |
| SOC2088 | Health, Illness and Bodies in Contemporary Society: Part 2: Bodies in Society | 15 | No |
| SOC2094 | Data Analysis in Social Science III | 15 | No |
| SOC2095 | On Violence | 30 | No |
| SOC2096 | Cyborg Studies | 15 | No |
| SOC2097 | Environment and Society | 15 | No |
| SOC2098 | Sociology of Imprisonment | 15 | No |
| SOC2101 | Police and Policing | 15 | No |
| SOC2102 | Education and Society | 15 | No |
| SOC2103 | Senses and Society | 15 | No |
| SOC2104 | Victimology | 15 | No |
| SOC2105 | Contemporary Capitalism, Critique and Resistance | 15 | No |
| SOC2107 | Culture and Wellbeing | 15 | No |
| SOC2112 | Introduction to Terrorism Studies | 30 | No |
| SOC2113 | Sexuality and Culture | 15 | No |
| SOC2114 | Anthropology of the State | 15 | No |
| Anthropology Stage 2 modules 2018-9 [30 credits worth] | |||
| ANT2009 | Living Cities: Migration, Place and the Politics of Identities | 15 | No |
| ANT2010 | Human-Animal Interactions | 15 | No |
| ANT2012 | The Human Condition: Classic Readings in Anthropology | 15 | No |
| ANT2013 | Visual Anthropology: Methods and Perspectives | 15 | No |
| ANT2014 | Cultures: Food | 15 | No |
| ANT2015 | The Deep Past, History and Humanity | 15 | No |
| ANT2016 | Anthropology of the State | 15 | No |
| ANT2017 | Anthropology of Islam | 15 | No |
| ANT2022 | Permaculture and Gardening with Nature | 15 | No |
| ANT2023 | Theory and Methods of Food Preservation | 15 | No |
| ANT2031 | Ethnomusicology | 30 | No |
| ANT2032 | Culture and Perception | 15 | No |
| ANT2033 | Addiction | 15 | No |
| ANT2040 | Actor-Network-Theory | 15 | No |
| ANT2085 | Health, Illness and Bodies in Contemporary Society Part 1: Medicine and Social Control | 15 | No |
| ANT2087 | Disability and Society | 15 | No |
| ANT2088 | Health, Illness and Bodies in Contemporary Society: Part 2: Bodies in Society | 15 | No |
| ANT2089 | Cultures of Race, Ethnicity and Racism | 15 | No |
| ANT2090 | Sound and Society | 15 | No |
| ANT2097 | Environment and Society | 15 | No |
| ANT2103 | Senses and Society | 15 | No |
| ANT2105 | Contemporary Capitalism, Critique and Resistance | 15 | No |
| ANT2107 | Culture and Wellbeing | 15 | No |
| Total Credits for Stage 2 | 120 |
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Stage 3
Students spend this stage in a partner University on an Erasmus/Socrates exchange or other approved programme of study.
The year abroad comprises 120 credits. Assessment is based on the credits gained at the partner institution abroad.
Compulsory Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSI3999 | Year Abroad | 120 | No |
| Total Credits for Stage 3 | 120 |
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Stage 4
The centre-point of the final year is the dissertation. This provides you with the opportunity to explore an area of interest and to demonstrate what you have learned over the previous years of your degree. You will also take up to three other specialist modules to create a programme of work fully reflecting your interests.
30 credits of compulsory modules, 90 credits of optional modules.
Compulsory Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOC3040 | Dissertation or ANT3040 | 30 | No |
| ANT3040 | Anthropology Dissertation or SOC3040 | 30 | No |
Optional Modules
If taking Sociology Dissertation, select a further 30 credits of Sociology options and 60 credits Anthropology options.
If taking Anthropology Dissertation, select a further 30 credits of Anthropology options and 60 credits Sociology options.
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sociology Stage 3 modules 2018-9 | |||
| SOC3013 | Gender and Society 1 | 15 | No |
| SOC3028 | Media in Society | 15 | No |
| SOC3030 | Sociology of Art and Culture | 15 | No |
| SOC3031 | Ethnomusicology | 30 | No |
| SOC3032 | Culture and Perception | 15 | No |
| SOC3033 | Addiction | 15 | No |
| SOC3034 | International Criminal Justice: Comparative Criminology | 15 | No |
| SOC3036 | International Criminal Justice: Application of Theory to Transnational and International Crime | 15 | No |
| SOC3037 | Actor-Network-Theory | 15 | No |
| SOC3046 | The Holocaust and Society | 15 | No |
| SOC3085 | Health, Illness and Bodies in Contemporary Society Part 1: Medicine and Social Control | 15 | No |
| SOC3087 | Disability and Society | 15 | No |
| SOC3088 | Health, Illness and Bodies in Contemporary Society: Part 2: Bodies in Society | 15 | No |
| SOC3094 | Data Analysis in Social Science III | 15 | No |
| SOC3095 | On Violence | 30 | No |
| SOC3096 | Cyborg Studies | 15 | No |
| SOC3097 | Environment and Society | 15 | No |
| SOC3098 | Sociology of Imprisonment | 15 | No |
| SOC3101 | Police and Policing | 15 | No |
| SOC3102 | Education and Society | 15 | No |
| SOC3103 | Senses and Society | 15 | No |
| SOC3104 | Victimology | 15 | No |
| SOC3107 | Culture and Wellbeing | 15 | No |
| SOC3108 | Sociology of Family and Gender | 15 | No |
| SOC3109 | Contemporary Capitalism, Critique and Resistance | 15 | No |
| SOC3111 | Evidence-Based Policing | 15 | No |
| SOC3112 | Introduction to Terrorism Studies | 30 | No |
| SOC3113 | Sexuality and Culture | 15 | No |
| SOC3114 | Anthropology of the State | 15 | No |
| Anthropology Stage 3 modules 2018-9 | |||
| ANT3004 | Living cities: Migration, place and the politics of identities | 15 | No |
| ANT3005 | Human-Animal Interactions | 15 | No |
| ANT3012 | The Human Condition: Classic Readings in Anthropology | 15 | No |
| ANT3013 | Visual Anthropology: Methods and Perspectives | 15 | No |
| ANT3014 | Cultures: Food | 15 | No |
| ANT3015 | The Deep Past, History and Humanity | 15 | No |
| ANT3016 | Anthropology of the State | 15 | No |
| ANT3017 | Anthropology of Islam | 15 | No |
| ANT3022 | Permaculture and Gardening with Nature | 15 | No |
| ANT3023 | Theory and Methods of Food Preservation | 15 | No |
| ANT3031 | Ethnomusicology | 30 | No |
| ANT3032 | Culture and Perception | 15 | No |
| ANT3033 | Addiction | 15 | No |
| ANT3037 | Actor-Network-Theory | 15 | No |
| ANT3085 | Health, Illness and Bodies in Contemporary Society Part 1: Medicine and Social Control | 15 | No |
| ANT3087 | Disability and Society | 15 | No |
| ANT3088 | Health, Illness and Bodies in Contemporary Society: Part 2: Bodies in Society | 15 | No |
| ANT3089 | Cultures of Race, Ethnicity and Racism | 15 | No |
| ANT3090 | Sound and Society | 15 | No |
| ANT3097 | Environment and Society | 15 | No |
| ANT3103 | Senses and Society | 15 | No |
| ANT3107 | Culture and Wellbeing | 15 | No |
| ANT3109 | Contemporary Capitalism, Critique and Resistance | 15 | No |
| Total Credits for Stage 4 | 120 |
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6. Programme Outcomes Linked to Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
1. Demonstrate an analytical understanding of Sociology, taking into account different sociological perspectives, modes of social analysis and their concomitant theoretical and conceptual frameworks | Sociology 1. This skill is developed on all sociology modules through lectures, tutorials and guided independent study, and is a core aim of the sociology side of the programme, especially on SOC1037, SOC1038, SOC2004 and SOC2005. 2-4. These skills are developed initially through lectures, seminars and essay work for SOC1037, SOC1038, SOC1019, and SOC2004 and are developed on subsequent modules. 5-6 These skills are developed through similar methods on SOC1019, and further developed on subsequent modules. The Anthropology side of the programme will further contribute to this Sociology skill 7. This skill is developed through the optional modules taken. The level of competence expected of students intensifies at each stage of the programme. 8. These skills will be developed some of the foundational modules (ANT1004, ANT1005, ANT2002, ANT2003, SOC2004) and expanded on in optional modules such as ANT3005, SOC3085 and others 9.-10. These skills will be practised through coursework and examination and seminar work in all modules, and consolidated specifically in modules at 2nd year and 3rd year level (ANT2002, SOC2004, SOC3040) Anthropology 11-13. These skills are developed in all anthropology modules, and are a core aim of the anthropology side of the programme, especially in ANT1004, ANT1005, and ANT2003. 14-15. These skills are developed through lectures, and coursework in the 1st year (ANT1004, ANT1005, ANT1003,) and further advanced in subsequent modules (ANT2002, ANT2003, SOC2004). 16-17. These skills will be developed in the foundational modules (ANT1004, ANT1005, ANT2002, ANT2003, SOC2004) and expanded on in optional modules such as ANT3005, SOC3085 and others 18-19. These skills will be practised through coursework and examination and seminar work in all modules, and consolidated specifically in modules at 2nd year and 3rd year level (ANT2002, SOC2004, ANT3040) | Exams (1,2,4,5,6, 7, 8-15, 18-19) Essays (1,2,3, 5,6,7, 8-15, 18-19) Other coursework (e.g. written analytical reflections, posters, research proposals) (3, 6, 8, 17, 18) Presentations (1,2,5,6,7, 11-17) Dissertation (1-19) |
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
20. Draw thematic comparisons between material from different sources | These skills are developed throughout the degree programme, but the emphasis becomes more complex as students move from stage to stage. They are developed through lectures and seminars, written work (including essays, reports, research outlines, dissertation), and oral work (both presentation and class discussion). | Exams (21-25, 29, 31) Essays and other written assignments (20-29, 32) Presentations (20-27, 30, 31) Dissertation (20-30, 32) Anthropology-specific skills (31) will be assessed through exams, written assignments, presentations, and the dissertation in Anthropology |
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
34. Undertake independent study and work to deadlines. | 34. This skill is an essential part of the successful completion of the programme and will be developed through regular assignments such as essays and presentations towards vigorously monitored and enforced deadlines. 35. This skill is developed through the requirement that all written work be word-processed, and through the requirement on students to use the WWW for bibliographical searches. 36. This skill is developed through essay and presentation work throughout the programme. 37. This skill is encouraged and developed throughout, and is aided by the student Self-Appraisal system which takes place in the inter-semester week of Spring Term. 38. This skill is developed through practice: at all stages, students are partly assessed by timed, unseen examinations. 39. This skill is developed through seminars, which form the whole or part basis of all modules. Skills 40-44 are developed to some extent in all modules, through interaction in seminars and in discussion with tutors about essay work, and in response to criticism both collective and individual. 45. This skill is developed through the through the Dissertation, which has a single end of year deadline. | Exams (38, 43, 44) Essays (34 -36, 43, 44) Team Reports (37, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44) Individual Presentations (33, 36, 37, 39, 43, 44) Group Presentations (34, 36, 37, 39-44) Dissertation (34-37, 41, 43-45) |
7. Programme Regulations
University Regulations on the number of credits to be taken and at what level for each stage of the programme can be found in the Credit and Qualifications Framework.
Progression
Condonement is the process that allows you to be awarded credit (and so progress to the next stage or, in the final stage, receive an award), despite failing to achieve a pass mark at a first attempt. You are not entitled to reassessment in condoned credit. Regulations on condonement can be found in the Handbook for Assessment, Progression and Awarding for Taught Programmes.
Assessment and Awards
For undergraduate degrees assessment at stage one does not contribute to the summative classification of the award. Details of the weightings for each year of all programme lengths can be found in the Handbook for Assessment, Progression and Awarding for Taught Programmes.
Classification
Full details of assessment regulations for undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes and the classification of awards can be found in the Handbook for Assessment, Progression and Awarding for Taught Programmes.
You can also read details of Generic Marking Criteria.
8. College Support for Students and Students' Learning
Personal and Academic Tutoring
It is University policy that all Colleges should have in place a system of academic and personal tutors. The role of academic tutors is to support you with individual modules; the role of personal tutors is to provide you with advice and support fo the duration of your programme, and this support extends to providing you with details of how to obtain support and guidance on personal difficulties such as accommodation, financial difficulties and sickness. You can also make an appointment to see individual teaching staff.
Information on the College Personal Tutoring system, library provision, ELE resources and access to College support services can be found on the College webpages for current students.
Student Staff Liaison Committee (SSLC)
SSLCs enable students and staff to jointly participate in the management and review of the teaching and learning provision.
9. University Support for Students and Students' Learning
Learning Resources
The University Library maintains its principal collections in the main library buildings on the Streatham and St Luke's campuses, together with a number of specialist collections in certain Colleges. The total Library collection comprises over a million volumes and 3000 current periodical subscriptions.
IT Services
A wide range of IT services are provided throughout the Exeter campuses, including open-access computer rooms, some of which are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Helpdesks are maintained on the Streatham and St Luke's campuses, while most study bedrooms in halls and flats are linked to the University's campus network.
Student Support Services
The University provides many support services including health and wellbeing, multifaith chaplaincy, family support, the Students' Guild and international student support.
10. Admissions Criteria
All applications are considered individually on merit. The University is committed to an equal opportunities policy with respect to gender, age, race, sexual orientation and/or disability when dealing with applications. It is also committed to widening access to higher education to students from a diverse range of backgrounds and experience.
Candidates for undergraduate programmes must satisfy the undergraduate admissions requirements of the University of Exeter.
11. Regulation of Assessment and Academic Standards
Each academic programme in the University is subject to an agreed College assessment and marking strategy, underpinned by institution-wide assessment procedures.
The security of assessment and academic standards is further supported through the appointment of External Examiners for each programme. External Examiners have access to draft papers, course work and examination scripts. They are required to attend the Board of Examiners and to provide an annual report. Annual External Examiner reports are monitored at both College and University level. Their responsibilities are described in the University's code of practice. See the University's TQA Manual for details.
12. Indicators of Quality and Standards
Certain programmes are subject to accreditation and/or review by professional and statutory regulatory bodies (PSRBs).
13. Methods for Evaluating and Improving Quality and Standards
The University and its constituent Colleges draw on a range of data to review the quality of education provision. The College documents the performance in each of its tuaght programmes, against a range of criteria on an annual basis through the Annual Student Experience Review (ASER).
Subject areas are reviewed every five years through a College Academic Audit scheme that includes external contributions.
14. Awarding Institution
University of Exeter
15. Lead College / Teaching Institution
College of Social Sciences and International Studies (CSSIS)
16. Partner College / Institution
Partner College(s)
Not applicable to this programme
Partner Institution
Not applicable to this programme.
17. Programme Accredited / Validated by
0
18. Final Award
BA (Hons) Sociology and Anthropology with Study Abroad
19. UCAS Code
L3L7
20. NQF Level of Final Award
6 (Honours)
21. Credit
| CATS credits | 480 |
ECTS credits | 240 |
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22. QAA Subject Benchmarking Group
[Honours] Anthropology
[Honours] Sociology
23. Dates
| Origin Date | 01/05/2012 |
Date of last revision | 12/06/2012 |
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