PI104 Sociology and Media Studies Diploma Bundle

Sociology | Media Studies | Level 3 Diploma Bundle

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Course Description

Sociology and Media Studies Diploma Bundle

The Sociology Diploma course is about developing a critical understanding of society, and through this understanding providing a basis for highlighting and explaining social problems such as ill health, poverty and crime.

This Sociology Diploma course focuses on the study of the social world. It involves studying human beings and their patterns of behaviour. 

In order to do this, we focus on the way people form relationships and how these relationships, considered in their totality, are represented by the concept of a “society”.  In this respect, the focus of the sociologist’s attention is group behaviour.  That is, the effect that the groups people join or are born into (family, work, education and so forth) have upon people’s social behaviour.

Probably at no time in history has access to, and proficiency with, media and information technologies been more important in the public mind, nor more critical to policy making and teaching in government, schools and universities.

The Media Studies Diploma course explains the meaning of “media studies” in its broadest context and will appeal to anyone wishing to gain a foothold in this exciting and innovative vocational area.

Previous Knowledge Required

The good news is that no prior learning knowledge or experience is essential to take this course. This course is openly available to anyone wishing to learn more about Sociology and Media Studies and would like to take part in a highly rewarding home study course. You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 12 months from initial registration with full tutor support.

Support

You will receive the course manual, assignments and study guide plus tutor support by mail and email. Our student support team are also available for any other queries that you may have whilst completing your course. You can be assured that unlimited support for one year is available for your home study course, so there is no need to struggle or feel isolated during your studies.

Assessment

Completing a series of tutor marked assignments will lead you to the highly acclaimed Level 3 Diploma in Sociology and Media Studies.

Modules

• Sociology
• Unit 1: An Introduction to Sociology – key ideas and concepts
• Unit 2: Sociological theory and perspectives
• Unit 3: The Family
• Unit 4: Social stratification, class and social mobility
• Unit 5: Mass media
• Unit 6: Looking at Crime and Deviance
• Unit 7: The Sociology of Health and Illness
• Unit 8: Sociology and Religion
• Unit 9: Gender, culture and identity
• Unit 10: Social Science Research Methods
• Media Studies
• Module 1: Introduction – what is media?
• Module 2: Advertising
• Module 3: Broadcast TV
• Module 4: Film
• Module 5: Practical production piece (or extended essay)
• Module 6: Representation - a theoretical perspective
• Module 7: Genre - an institutional and theoretical perspective
• Module 8: News
• Module 9: New Media
• Module 10: Extended essay

Awarding Body

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Level 3 NCFE certificate of achievement.

That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to Level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. 

It means that this learning programme has been scrutinised and approved by an independent panel of experienced educational professionals and is quality audited biannually by NCFE. NCFE is recognised as an awarding body by the qualification regulators ('regulators') for England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

The regulators are the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England, the Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) in Wales and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland.

For more information about Awarding Bodies click here