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Studying Criminology Sociology & Social Policy at Liverpool University. Dr Roy Coleman School of Sociology and Social Policy. Today . 10-11am The Talk 11-12am Parents meet staff / Students take the campus tour 12-1.20pm Lunch at the Student Union
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Studying Criminology Sociology & Social Policy at Liverpool University Dr Roy Coleman School of Sociology and Social Policy
Today 10-11am The Talk 11-12am Parents meet staff / Students take the campus tour 12-1.20pm Lunch at the Student Union 1.30-3.30pm City and Halls Coach Tour
Overview 1. Studying Criminology, Sociology & Social Policy 2. Our University in the city 3. After University / Careers / contact us … 4. A Students Perspective
1 Why study Sociology, Criminology and Social Policy at Liverpool? • Learn to problem solve, assess, critique • Investigative learning and research • Improve you job prospects “Sociologists are where you least expect them”
- Tradition: Study at one of the oldest Sociology Schools in the country • Socially relevant to the world we are in • 450 undergraduate students • 30+ members of staff - Friendly atmosphere
It’s about the challenge of asking the questions! Beyond the headlines……. • What is the city? • Does that policy ‘work’? • Whose culture is this? • What is ‘anti-social’ behaviour? • Are there alternatives? ……………..
Gaining graduate skills… • Importance of a social understanding for policy, firms, media, government, social change … • We give you transferable skills: - critical analysis - problem solving - communication / presentation skills - independence
Your Degree as a Pathway BA Criminology & Sociology / BA Sociology / BA Sociology and Social Policy / BA Combined Honours Work and Learn • Youth, Justice, Identity • Communities, Regeneration and Urban Policy • Culture, Media, Crime • Consumerism, Culture and the City • Social Identities – class, race, gender, sexuality, age • Police, Policing & Punishment …….
Supporting you • Lectures x 6-8 hours • Seminars x 6-8 hours • Personal Tutors (as often as you like!) • Team and Private study • Assessment (essays, exams, presentations…) • Dissertation (10,000 research report) • Supported ‘Learning While You Work’ • IT and Learning
2 Our University in the City of Liverpool Virgin 2007 Alternative Guide to British Universities – ‘Fab!’ Student satisfaction – Liverpool in top five University towns (RBS Survey) ‘Most helpful Administration staff’ (Opinion Panel) 5th ‘most cost effective student city’ Europe's Biggest City centre development
3 After University: your career • Gaining Professionalism, a career route and employability • Sociology graduates often work in: - Management - Marketing - Journalism - Politics / Activism - Social Research - Welfare Agencies • Public / Private World • Postgraduate studies
To Find Out More … • Visit the our web-site – www.liv.ac.uk/ssp/ [Provides detailed information on degree programmes, modules, staff interests, how to contact us] • Admissions advice and support = contact – Linda: lmcmanus@liverpool.ac.uk Roy: roy.coleman@liverpool.ac.uk