This section describes which Units you will take in which year of study. It indicates which units are mandatory and where you will be able to choose. The overall pass marks you will need to achieve in order to progress or achieve an award are shown. The full regulations concerning progression and completion are held in the University's Regulations and Code of Practice. Any particular aspects of your programme that are unusual will be highlighted. If any Units are must pass this will be shown below. The linked unit specifications detail any additional requirements.
What do the teaching blocks (TB) mean?
The programme can also be studied on a part-time basis over 2-5 years.
| Unit name | Unit code | Credit points | Status | Teaching Block |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods in the Social Sciences (SPS) | SPOLM0015 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
| Philosophy and Research Design in the Social Sciences (SPS) | SPOLM0013 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
| Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods in the Social Sciences (SPS) | SPOLM0014 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
| Inclusive Research with Disabled People | ACHSM0001 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-2 |
| Students must take 2 optional units in all (40 credits), at least 20 credits of which (1 unit) will be from the following list: | ||||
| Disabled Childhoods | SPOLM0050 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 |
| Students may take up to 20 credit points (i.e. one unit) from the following list: | ||||
| Further Quantitative Methods | SPOLM0016 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 |
| Further Qualitative Methods | SPOLM0017 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 |
| Researching Child and Family Welfare | SPOLM0011 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 |
| Independent Study | SPOLM0012 | 20 | Optional | AYEAR |
| The International Analysis of Poverty and Social Exclusion | SPOLM1068 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Disability Studies: Inclusive theory and research | 120 | |||
