Social Stratification

This unit is expiring
The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2026.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU029611
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD2-Application of knowledge
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand different perspectives on class structure.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Assess sociological explanations of class structure. 

2

Understand sociological explanations for demographic differences across the class structure.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Evaluate the significance of demographic differences and the sociological explanations for these differences.

  • 2.2

    Discuss problems in attributing differential morbidity/mortality rates to class position in relation to the current situation in UK society.