Theorising Institutions and Issues

This unit is expiring
The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2025.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU007106
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD2-Application of knowledge
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand theoretical approaches to the role of institutions in society.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Critically assess different theoretical approaches to understanding the role of two institutions in society.
2

Understand sociological explanations of social issues.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Critically discuss the usefulness of different forms of sociological knowledge to an understanding of one social issue.