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English Language and Sociology - UH-000446

The University of Huddersfield seeks and encourages applicants from a range of backgrounds in order to widen participation, improve access, and apply the principles of equal opportunities.  We provide support for applicants who require additional assistance in order to select the right course of study, and make a successful transition to studying at University. We encourage local, national and international applications.
Every person who applies for this course and meets the minimum entry requirement – regardless of any disability – will be given the same opportunity in the selection process.  General advice and information regarding disability and the support the University can give can be found by contacting student services as follows:
Entry requirements for all awards within the course fall within the regulations of     the University of Huddersfield and the School of Music, Humanities and Media.
 However, the specific entry requirements and admission criteria for this course are detailed below.
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<li>ABB at A Level including a minimum grade B in any form of English</li>
<li>112-120 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications including a minimum grade B at A level in any form of English</li>
<li>DDM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma</li>
<li>Pass Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above, modules to include any form of English</li>
<li>128 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications which should include an English component.</li>
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Mature students and those with non-standard qualifications will be expected to demonstrate the potential for successfully completing degree level work. This will normally take the form of an appropriate Access or similar qualification but exceptionally students will be permitted to enter the course because they can convince admissions tutors of their capacity for advanced study. This will normally be achieved through an interview and submission of a piece of written work.
In admitting students to the course, as in other respects, the course will conform to the University’s equal opportunities policy.

UH-000446 - English Language and Sociology

Intermediate Core

Intermediate Optional

Intermediate Compulsory

Intermediate Level

Honours Optional

Honours Core

Honours Compulsory

Honours Level

Foundation Compulsory

Foundation Optional

Foundation Core

Foundation Level

Sandwich Year Out Optional 

Sandwich Year Out 

Structure

Certificate of Higher Education

Diploma of Higher Education

devise, conduct and report on their own research and critically evaluate the research methods, the results and ethical issues.

have extensive in-depth knowledge of a wide range of linguistic phenomena and of the relevant descriptive terminology for a practical understanding of what language is and how it works.

have an understanding of the major sociological perspectives which underlie 	debates about the structure and functioning of past and present society.

have a systematic understanding of key aspects of sociology, including 	acquisition of coherent and detailed knowledge of sociology, at least some of 	which is at, or informed by, the forefront of sociology.

work independently and in collaboration with others on extended projects, managing and evaluating their own contribution effectively.

effectively apply descriptive, theoretical and analytic frameworks to a broad range of situations and problems, producing reliable results.

plan, conduct and report original research according to scientific principles. 

think critically and develop a reasoned argument to support their views.

have appreciation of the uncertainty, ambiguity and limits of knowledge in sociology.

employ sophisticated and effective written and oral communication in a broad range of styles and contexts.

think reflexively and constructively about how knowledge is derived and communicated.

have detailed knowledge of a range of other areas of study concerning the role of language in society, its nature as a cognitive domain, the way it is acquired, the way it changes and the way it forms part of an array of communicative modalities (e.g. the lexicon, sociolinguistics, historical linguistics, conversation analysis, language acquisition, clinical linguistics, computational linguistics, stylistics and language in education).

reflect on and enhance their own accumulation of knowledge.

assess and debate the merits of competing theories.

students who have done a sandwich year option will demonstrate an advanced ability to make mature choices in career and personal development.

gather, retrieve and synthesise information to a sophisticated level.

choose and apply appropriate methodologies successfully for qualitative and quantitative investigations in an informed manner.

plan and manage extended projects successfully and effectively.

critically reflect on personal development and relate to graduate level career options.

understand the concepts, modes of analysis and theoretical approaches  - and their importance - in the 'levels of analysis': phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics and discourse.

UH-000446

This programme specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the course and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.  More detailed information on the learning outcomes, content and teaching, learning and assessment methods of each module can be found in the study module guide and course handbook.  The accuracy of the information contained in this document is reviewed by the University and may be checked by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education.
19.2     The outcome of the most recent institutional audit can be found at:
            <a href="http://www.qaa.ac.uk/InstitutionReports/Reports/Pages/inst-audit-Huddersfield-10.aspx">http://www.qaa.ac.uk/InstitutionReports/Reports/Pages/inst-audit-Huddersfield-10.aspx</a>
 Please note: This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the Course and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.  More detailed information on the learning outcomes, content and teaching, learning and assessment methods of each module can be found in the study module guide and course handbook.  The accuracy of the information contained in this document is reviewed by the University and may be checked by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education.  
Additional information can be found in:
Course Handbooks, Module Handbooks

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<li>The Academic Skills Tutor will be available to provide academic support in a range of contexts. Students on the course will have weekly timetabled sessions with an AST (see Appendix 3).</li>
<li>Students will have regular timetabled sessions (on Wednesday afternoons) called 'Becoming a Linguist'. These sessions are for all students in Linguistics (though sometimes target particular year groups or other specific cohorts). They cover study skills and social events and are tailored to the needs and wishes of the students (see Appendix 3a for a sample programme).</li>
<li>Throughout the programme students will be able to access advice from personal academic tutors on campus and facilities, and have opportunities to meet other students and share sports, leisure and social events.</li>
<li>Students will have access to the provision of the Directorate of Student Services, which includes the Careers and Employability Service and Well Being and Disability Services. In addition, there is a Faith Centre in Queens Street South Annex.</li>
<li>All modules incorporate formative assessment enabling students to receive interim feedback on the quality of their work prior to formal submission.</li>
<li>Module tutors provide academic advice and support to students on issues relating to the modules which they teach.</li>
<li>line with the Equality Act 2010, the School will make reasonable adjustments in order that disabled students can fully access their course. The University's Disability Support Service provides information and advice to disabled students about the support available and liaises with members of staff on disability related issues.</li>
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