Industrial Sociology
Level 3
 
Title of learning programme Industrial Sociology
Programme level 3
Duration of learning programme 11 weeks x 10 hours*
Total number of learning hours per programme 110**

* Unlike traditional schools, colleges or universities, there are no terms, semesters, or specified intake dates for our uniquely flexible distance education courses. Our system of continuous enrolment means that our students can enrol on any day and at any time of the year. This allows our students the freedom to plan their studies to fit in with their lifestyle or work commitments.

** Please note that this is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and also how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each module there is a question paper which needs to be completed and returned to your personal tutor.

Structure
 
Module Module Title
1 Sociology - A General Overview
2 The Economy – Structure & Change
3 Industry & Education
4   Industry & Family
5   Industry & Social Stratification
6   Industry, the Community & the Polity
7   The Workers’ Approach to Behaviour in the Work Situation
8   Trade Unionism
 

Learning Outcomes
 
Module 1 – Sociology - A General Overview.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Examine sociology, the concerns and various approaches to the subject
 
Module 2 – The Economy – Structure & Change.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Evaluate the economy showing how it is influenced by today’s technology
 
Module 3 – Industry & Education.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Discuss how industry impacts on the educational system as a whole
 
Module 4 – Industry & Family.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Summarise the inter-relationship between industrial organisations and the family unit
 
Module 5 – Industry & Social Stratification.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Identify the impact industry has on the stratification system
 
Module 6 – Industry, the Community & the Polity.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Examine how industry effects the community and political decisions in the societal environment
 
Module 7 – The Workers’ Approach to Behaviour in the Work Situation.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Analyse the increasing complexity of the workplace situation and discuss the various approaches to behaviour
 
Module 8 – Trade Unionism.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Evaluate the various trade unions, their influence on wages and the Industrial Relations Process

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