Sociology and Human Resource Management - BA (Hons)

University of Derby

BA Hons Sociology and Human Resource ManagementDevelop the skills insights and ambition to not just understand the complexity of modern societies but to intervene in them and make a positive difference to the lives of others Alongside this youll gain a contemporary perspective on human resource management and how the management of people is central to the needs of a businessWhy choose this courseBy studying this course youll develop the skills insights and ambition to not just understand the complexity of modern societies but to intervene in them and make a positive difference to the lives of others Alongside this youll gain a contemporary perspective on human resource management and how the management of people is central to the needs of a business The world we live is changing rapidly and sociology is a dynamic and evolving subject that is best placed to plot global change and how this impacts nations communities and individual lives Sociology at the University of Derby offers you a fantastic opportunity to develop the skills insights and ambition to not just understand the complexity of modern societies but to intervene in them and make a positive difference to the lives of others How you will learn For your Sociology modules youll learn through a range of methods such as lectures seminars multimedia presentations online collaboration guest lectures class debates For your Human Resource Management modules youll learn through a range of method such as formal lectures which will at times include expert speakers seminars which can be tutorled or studentled and can include discussions critical analysis of reading presentations group work debates and general problem solving interaction with real businesses case study analysis computer lab work practical analysis and formative assessment tutorials which are onetoone sessions with a tutor to discuss the development of assignments work experience projects selfdirected study video discussions with overseas partner institutions We place great emphasis on real world learning We will use our academic expertise to make the links between theoretical Human Resource Management frameworks and the practicalities of the real business world We have developed extensive links with the business community to enhance the practical focus Opportunities and experiencesYoull have the opportunity to take a year long placement in a Human Resource Management setting to put the skills youve learned into practice in a real world environment Alternatively you can choose to study a semester abroad to explore Sociology on a global scale Careers and employabilityYoull develop the knowledge and skills to pursue careers in fields such as business and consultancy human resource management personnel individual and organisational development corporate careers that involve developing performance in people social work probation the Civil Service charity work social research

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