School of Sociology and Social Policy

Level Zero splits across two semesters. The first semester covers the compulsory modules detailed below, while students can choose optional modules to study in the second semester.

In Social Divisions in Contemporary British Society, you explore the key social divisions in British society, including class, gender, race and ethnicity and disability.

Traditions of Thought in Social Science will encourage you to use key ideas in social and political thought to explain social change, and critically assess existing social institutions.

Introduction to Social Welfare introduces you to social welfare by considering its key concepts and 'the welfare state'. You will explore issues of class, gender and age and their significance in relation to welfare. 

Study Skills provides you with an introduction to the practical skills, such as time management, effective reading, note-taking, essay-writing and exam preparation, that successful undergraduate study requires.

Reflective Learning gives you the opportunity to record and reflect on your achievements throughout the year, as well as providing advice on which degree programme would most suit you.

Finally, Introduction to IT and Computing Skills introduces you to the IT, research and learning skills appropriate for degree-level work.

You also choose two optional modules from the list below to complete the course programme.

• Thinking about Disability
• Introduction to Politics
• Race and Ethnicity
• Introduction to Crime and Criminal Justice
• Studying Childhood and Children