Social Inequality and Mobility (SOCS0045)

Key information

Faculty: IOE
Teaching department: Social Research Institute
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: N/A
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This module introduces students to the key debates on social inequality and mobility in contemporary societies, covering a wide range of topics, including social class and its impact on life chances and life choices; income inequality, mobility and top income; education, meritocracy and the heritability of intelligence (the Flynn effect); poverty and the underclass; discrimination and segregation; inequality across the world, and the very long run dynamics of social inequality, inequality and mobility in different forms of society.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 1 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 5)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 70% Fixed-time remote activity

30% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 52
Module leader: Dr Per Engzell
Who to contact for more information: bsc-socsciences@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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Important information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2024/25 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year.

Please note,听information in the catalogue is听subject to change as teaching and assessment arrangements for 2024/25 may need to be adjusted in line with the University's Feedback and Assessment principles and operating model.

Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed exams and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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