| Course Name |
Sociology - Foundations in Sociological Thought |
| Course Provider |
University College Dublin |
| Course Code |
SOC10010 |
| Course Type |
Lifelong Learning |
| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time, Blended |
| Location (Districts) |
Belfield |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Expand+This Autumn Trimester there will be two ‘start times’ for students:
1st September: Continuing Open Learning students
14th September: New students and those who are waiting to hear from the CAO before deciding whether to pursue Open Learnin...
Hide-This Autumn Trimester there will be two ‘start times’ for students:
1st September: Continuing Open Learning students
14th September: New students and those who are waiting to hear from the CAO before deciding whether to pursue Open Learning for 2020.
When will my classes begin?
This depends on the modules you choose, but in general classes start towards the end of September (view key dates at https://www.ucd.ie/students/keydates.htm ).
If you are attending Level 2 modules, Autumn Trimester starts on 21st September.
If you are attending Level 1 modules, Autumn Trimester will start on 28th September.
Your individual timetable will be available on your online student account (SISWeb). Depending on the modules you select, your classes may be a mixture of online and face-to-face delivery
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| Application Date |
Expand+Pre-registration for September 2020 entry will open on August 18th. Please join our mailing list for updates.
Complete an online pre-registration form
Accept your Open Learning offer. It will usually take one working day to receive your offer, w...
Hide-Pre-registration for September 2020 entry will open on August 18th. Please join our mailing list for updates.
Complete an online pre-registration form
Accept your Open Learning offer. It will usually take one working day to receive your offer, which will arrive via email. You can also check if you’ve received your offer by going back into your application.
What do I do once I am pre-registered and how do I select my modules?
After accepting your offer, you’ll be emailed with a ‘start time’. This is when you'll be able to go onto your UCD student account (SISWeb), to select and register for your modules, agree to UCD’s terms and conditions and to confirm your contact details.
Please keep in mind that Open Learning module offerings and details are subject to change and are available on a first-come-first-serve basis.
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| Duration |
Autumn Trimester - September to December.
Mode of Delivery: Blended.
How will I learn?
Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type
Hours
Lectures
20
Seminar (or Webinar)
4
Specified Learning Activities
10
Autonomous Student Learning
88
Total
122 |
| Course Fee |
The fee for Open Learning is €375 per audit module or €500 per credit module. |
| Link to Course Fee |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Eligibility |
Am I eligible to take this module?
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Recommendations:
Students who take this module should be willing to read academic texts as the module will involve independent, self-directed learning.
Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module. |
| Financial Support |
Expand+Scholarship and Financial Support
You may be eligible to apply for a PATH Open Learning Scholarship. Further information and eligibility criteria are outlined on the PATH Open Learning Scholarship webpage.
https://www.ucd.ie/all/cometoucd/applyin...
Hide-Scholarship and Financial Support
You may be eligible to apply for a PATH Open Learning Scholarship. Further information and eligibility criteria are outlined on the PATH Open Learning Scholarship webpage.
https://www.ucd.ie/all/cometoucd/applying/openlearning/openlearningscholarship/
Alternatively, support may also be available to you through the Sanctuary Programme or the Part-Time Student Support Fund.
https://www.ucd.ie/all/cometoucd/financialsupport/scholarships/sanctuaryprogramme/
https://www.ucd.ie/all/cometoucd/financialsupport/studentassistancefund/
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| Course Content |
Expand+SOC10010 Foundations of Sociological Thought
Academic Year 2020/2021
This is a 1st year module for sociology students. It provides an introduction to some of the main theories that laid the foundation for modern sociology. Sociology developed as ...
Hide-SOC10010 Foundations of Sociological Thought
Academic Year 2020/2021
This is a 1st year module for sociology students. It provides an introduction to some of the main theories that laid the foundation for modern sociology. Sociology developed as an intellectual discipline in the 19th century as writers grappled with their understanding of modern capitalism. Some of the key writers include Karl Marx, Max Weber and Emile Durkheim. The course outlines their central ideas, their relevance for today and encourages students to critically assess them.Students wishing to take Sociology at Stage 2 should take this module.
What will I learn?
Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:1. Explain the classical sociological theories that discuss social processes;2. Discuss and evaluate the different perspectives of Marx, Durkheim and Weber;3. Outline where these theories are relevant to modern society.
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Two lectures a week plus follow up discussion in seminars.
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| Subjects Taught |
Indicative Module Content:
Discussion on the theories of the classical sociologists - Marx, Weber and Durkheim. Plus discussion on other early theorists who began to analyse the functioning of modern capitalism. |
| Number of Credits |
5 |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Accumulating Open Learning Credits
Open Learners who successfully complete a credit module will be awarded 5 credits.
5 credits can be used by mature students (23 years and older) in place of the MSAP exam when applying for a place on relevant un...
Hide-Accumulating Open Learning Credits
Open Learners who successfully complete a credit module will be awarded 5 credits.
5 credits can be used by mature students (23 years and older) in place of the MSAP exam when applying for a place on relevant undergraduate degree programmes at UCD through the Mature Years Entry Pathway.
30 credits (6 modules) can be used to obtain an NFQ Level 7 Certificate in Open Learning, which can then be used for entry to selected UCD undergraduate degree programmes.
60 credits (12 modules) can be used to obtain a Diploma in Open Learning.
Open Learners who successfully complete 30 credits (6 modules) will be awarded an NFQ Level 7 Certificate in Open Learning and can progress to the following degree programmes:
Pathway to Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
An Open Learning Certificate can be used to apply through the CAO for progression onto one of the following undergraduate degree programmes at UCD, provided that you achieve a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.6 or higher:
BA Arts (DN520)
BA Humanities (DN530)
BSc Social Sciences (DN700) *
BSocSc Social Policy & Sociology (DN750)
BCL Law (DN600) **
* Please note that an Open Learning Certificate does not currently offer progression onto BSc Psychology (DN720), but may be an option through the MSAP alternative (see below).
** (For entry to Law you must also be at least 23 on 1 January prior to entry, and your Certificate must include at least 20 credits of modules from the School of Law. There is a limit of 5 places for Open Learners progressing onto DN600 each year)
Pathway to Science
This is a pilot progression pathway and places are limited. If you are interested in joining this pathway, please email jennifer.doyle@ucd.ie to register your interest. Students on this pathway must achieve a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.08, pass 6 modules and complete the required maths module MATH00010. Offer an entry pathway to:
BSc Science (DN200)***
BSc Computer Science (DN201)***
*** These are pilot progression routes and places are limited
MSAP Alternative
If you are a mature student (23+) and intend to apply to UCD on the basis of the Mature Years Entry Pathway, you can choose to take any Open Learning module for credit instead of taking the MSAP exam. For more information on the Mature Years Entry Pathway to various undergraduate degree programmes at UCD, please see the dedicated UCD Registry webpage.
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| Further Enquiries |
Expand+We have a dedicated team who support the Open Learning programme:
Jenny - jennifer.doyle@ucd.ie
Dr Jenny Doyle is Project Manager in UCD Access and Lifelong Learning. Jenny can offer you direction and support in all aspects of our part-time progr...
Hide-We have a dedicated team who support the Open Learning programme:
Jenny - jennifer.doyle@ucd.ie
Dr Jenny Doyle is Project Manager in UCD Access and Lifelong Learning. Jenny can offer you direction and support in all aspects of our part-time programme. She supports Open Learning students from pre-entry to when you exit with your degree offer. If you’re interested in progressing to a degree programme, please get in touch with Jenny.
Colin - colin.smith1@ucd.ie
Colin provides administrative support for the Open Learning programme and can assist you with any difficulties you might encounter while applying to the programme or while registering for modules.
Gillian, Emily, Irina and Paolo are members of our Operations Team and they can also help you with your queries. Get in touch with us by emailing all@ucd.ie
To stay fully up to date about our Open Learning programme you can join our mailing list.
https://www.ucd.ie/all/news/mailinglist/
You can also view a list of our Frequently Asked Questions for answers to most questions.
https://www.ucd.ie/all/cometoucd/applying/openlearning/openlearningfaq/
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| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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