SO361 Sociology in the Workplace

This module provides an opportunity for students to complete a 4-week work placement in order to learn about the application of sociological skills in a workplace environment and learn transferable skills relevant to employment beyond their undergraduate studies.

 

The module will help prepare students (via seminars, workshops and practice sessions) for consultancy work in sociology during their placement as well as enhance students’ range of transferable professional skills for future employment (e.g. CV, job application, cover letter etc.) After completing a 4-week work placement in Summer Term, students have an opportunity to reflect on the transferable and disciplinary skills gained on the placement, and apply what they have learnt back into the discipline in their third year work. It will also enable students to develop their professional practice with clients and demonstrate a critical understanding of the role of sociological analysis in the workplace.

Key information

Optional Module

15 CATS (undergraduate)

Assessment: 15 minute individual presentation (40%) and 2500 word reflective essay (60%)

Teaching: 2 x 2 hour seminars in the Summer and workshops in the following Autumn term (assessment of individual presentations)

Module Convenor: Dr Alexander Smith