Course details
Whether you wish to pursue a general interest in the social sciences or are seeking an introduction to studying within the multidisciplinary field of the social sciences, the Diploma in Social Science is the programme for you. Social Science is the interdisciplinary study of human society. It draws upon disciplines such as sociology, psychology,anthropology, and applied social studies, and this range of disciplines is represented in the programme.
Programme Aims and Objectives
The Diploma in Social Science allows students to complete two core modules from the BA (Hons) Social Science degree in DBS School of Arts and explore their own learning in a manner that allows them to exit, if they wish, after a year of study with a DBS diploma or continue as a part-time Social Science student on the BA (Hons) Social Science (to progress to the degree programme students must meet minimum entry requirements for modular students). Two key areas of Social Science are studied: Introduction to Social Science and Crime and Society. Students study a demanding set of topics along with other part-time students and are assessed on their knowledge. The objective is to gain and demonstrate an understanding of core topic areas of Social Science and explore how Social Scientists research and interpret human and societal phenomena, such as crime.
Course Structure
The Diploma in Social Science aspires to a learner centred approach to learning and teaching. Learning and teaching methods that may be utilised include lectures, seminars, tutorials and workshops. Each module is organised in a variety of ways so as to best encourage the engagement, development and collaboration of learners. Learners are actively encouraged and assisted to manage their own studies outside of lectures. This is facilitated by the teaching styles and methods adopted within each module and by placing greater emphasis on practically focused assessment.
Assessment
To be awarded the Diploma in Social Science a student will be required to complete continuous assessment for each of the two modules. The Introduction to Social Science and Crime and Society modules are both 100% continuous assessment.
Programme Content
Introduction to Social Science
This module introduces the central concerns of Social Science. This discipline is concerned mainly with the way individuals find themselves in complex social structures (ethnic, religious, national groups) and the way these structures are organised. Theories discussed throughout the module will be applied to particular fields of Social Science such as: the process of socialisation, family, education, social and economic stratification, social policy and government. Special effort is made to outline and discuss these issues in relation to contemporary Irish society.
Crime and Society
The Crime and Society module explores the historical background of crime and its contextual relation to society fromthe 18th Century and also explores how society currently understands crime. The various theories of crime andcriminal behaviour and the study of contemporary criminology are discussed. The contribution of Social Sciencetheory and knowledge is illuminated, and contemporary issues relating to crime and society are further explored anddebated.
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