Unit 11- Progression

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My ambitions and intentions

For my next step into the future after I finish my extended diploma I want to get into university and study sociology combined with criminology or digital marketing. I chose sociology combined with criminology because i've always been interested in this subject and wanted to study it for a very long time at first I was going to do social work, but I researched into it and there isn't much career options so after I found that out I was told by one of my family members that studied sociology combined with criminology, that there are much more career options for example social work, counsellor, probation officer and many more and it will be much easier as I have different job options I can do after university. I know that this is much different to what I'm studying right now but I thought I might as well give it a try as it something new for me we shall see what the future holds. Along with doing website research I will also ask people what their experience was like and how they found the subject so that I can get different perspectives on what others think and the pros and cons of this subject so that I know what I'm getting into to. As for digital marketing this is a subject relating to what I'm studying right now, digital marketing is the promotion of brands to connect with potential customers using the internet and other forms of digital communication. This includes not only email, social media, and web-based advertising but also text and multimedia messages as a marketing channel. This subject was intriguing to me because it sounds so interesting and it's a media course that I know I will be good at. Also I feel like I have the skills for example Photoshop skills,After effect and ect also social media knowledge. I've already asked someone who's done digital marketing they described it as it boosts your confidence because you have to do a lot of pitching which means presenting your idea to a group which is something I enjoy doing now so I'm excited to see what I can learn from this subject if I chose to do it. 

open days:

Middlesex:

One the 15th of October I went to the Middlesex university open day for the course Sociology with Criminology at the Hendon campus. When I went there they explained what the course was about, how the assessments will be taking place and what topics we will being doing in the academic year. This was very helpful as I will know what I will be doing, also the head of the course gave us his experience on how he felt about this subject this was really helpful as he's experienced it he also gave us tips and tricks on how to perfect our coursework which was very useful and I really enjoyed hearing his experience. He gave us a tour area the university I got to see the lecture room, the library and the classrooms this was my first option for my university and I was very impressed and will definitely be considering going here as I was very interested in the subject and how the university looked.

Apprenticeship: 

I also had a zoom meeting with an apprenticeship. Although I am planning to go to university I also wanted to see how an apprenticeship would be, this apprenticeship was criminology based I felt like in person it's better because with zoom meetings it could be laggy at time which is frustrating. I was with 5 other people they explained what we will be doing and how things are structured basically It will be studying and working at the same time. The most interesting thing is that we will be working in a court and doing case study work which was exciting for me hear as I am really intrigued by this stuff because I'm very invested in this subject and working can give me the upper hand.  he did explain that getting an apprenticeship in a crime based subject is very competitive which is why I applied to both university and a apprenticeship just to play it safe, I will keep an open mind when deciding whether I want to go to university or do an apprenticeship because I found them both very interesting and I guess I have to see what the future holds. 

Skill audit: 



This is my Skill Audit I have done for my work experience. This is useful to know what my skills are and for the people I am doing work experience to see where my strengthens are. I believe it's important for me to see what I'm good at and what I need to improve on so when it comes to me doing commissions I know what to do and what not to do so it could looks as good as possible and for them to be satisfied with the outcome. For my work experience I will be designing a logo and a social media account for a new football team that is launching soon, to help me make the logo which they might use for their brand logo and for their football shirts I will be using either Procreate or Photoshop to achieve the design for the logo. I also need to use my work skills for example hitting deadlines, working in a team and communicating with my client because if I don't this nothing will go to plan and it won't be successful which is not what I want for my client as I want them to be pleased with my work . Working in a team is the most important because me and my client can come with ideas together and brainstorm how we want the social media account and the logo to look like. 

Self promotion and freelance task

Part One
Self promotion

Research on self-promotion methods within the creative industries  
Compare the different merits and any drawbacks of three different self-promotion methods:  

Self-promotion is when a person highlights their own accomplishments. By doing this, you show off your experience and competency to others.

Linkedin-  Seeing a highly engaged professional with connections in the industry is going to come across well. It can also be a means for potential employers to find you without you even applying for a position. With the help of the algorithm and keyword searching, recruiters use LinkedIn to scout for talent.

Website portfolio- A portfolio website is a unique way to showcase your work and let others know about yourself. It's like an evergreen platform for your projects, case studies, and information about you. In addition, it's one of the best ways to express your personality, experience, and capabilities.

Instagram or another method of your choice- Many companies publish user-generated content and mention people who created it. It works well for photographers because millions of people see your photos, and some of them always subscribe it's a very effective and free way to promote yourself or your business.

Part Two
Working freelance  

The creative industries are very often freelance careers.  

List advantages of freelance work

  • Advantage: You are your own boss.
  • Advantage: You get to keep all the profit.
  • Advantage: Fewer meetings and bureaucracy.
  • Advantage: More passion.

Explain some disadvantages of being a freelancer work

  • Freelancers Don't Get Employee Benefits.
  • Self-Employment Income Can Be Inconsistent.
  • You Have To Build Name Recognition and Experience.
  • You Pay for Equipment and Repairs.
  • Freelancing Takes Up Living Space.
  • You Lose the Social Aspect of Work.

Give examples of possible freelance roles

  • Graphic design.
  • Marketing, media & PR.
  • Financial support (e.g. bookkeeping)
  • Writing, editing & proofreading.
  • Fashion.
  • Photography.
  • Videography.
  • Data entry.

What's Possible trip 

Me and class got invited to see the What's Possible group. They are an advertising company that advertises for big brands like SuperDry, PLT, Boohoo and ect. I was amazed that they worked with brands I buy from, they showed us some of the advert they have provided which were really good and well edited. They also came up one by one and explained their roles to us which was helpful as we can get an idea of what their jobs are and what they do. Also they gave us some tips on our LinkedIn and CV's and offered that they do apprenticeship for young people like us so that we can get into the advertising field. However I felt like they should've made us do some interactive activities for example planning an advert it was just talking which kind of bored me that's my personal opinion. Also some of them explained that you don't need a degree to get into advertising which is helpful for the people who ain't going to university as they can find other roots. Overall the experience was useful as some people do want to go into advertising personally not me as I want to purse a different career but it was fun experience.  

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Course summary

Overview Our specialist degree explores the changing structures of society through a sociological lens and examines how and why crimes are committed. Our academics are leading pioneering research projects to uncover new findings in the discipline. Why study BA Sociology with Criminology at Middlesex University? Our criminology degree was one of the first in the world and our department continues to produce internationally revered research from within our Crime and Conflict Research Centre, which will inform your studies. Crime and criminal justice are central issues in modern society and our specialist degree enables you to understand them from a sociological perspective. You will explore the use of sociological and criminological thinking on everyday life events, beginning with the principal founders of the discipline: Marx, Weber, and Durkheim. The specialist criminology modules allow you to examine areas such as crime and criminality; and media, crime and cultural practices.

Course highlights You have the option to extend the course by a year in order to spend your third year in a paid work placement relevant to the course Our excellent links with employers within community organisations and NGOs across London have led to prestigious work placement opportunities allowing you to build vital professional experience within your chosen field Our specialist teaching approach with high levels of student support ensures you achieve excellent academic results As a student of this course you'll receive a free electronic textbook for every module

Course details

Modules

Year 1: Crime in Social Context (15 credits) - Compulsory Finding Your Voice: Communication and Academic Skills for Sociologists (15 credits) - Compulsory Sociology: The Big Ideas (15 credits) - Compulsory Exploring Inequality Qualitatively (15 credits) - Compulsory Crime, Media and Culture (15 credits) - Compulsory Sociology in Action (15 credits) - Compulsory Everyday Sociology: Contemporary Ideas and Debates (15 credits) - Compulsory Measuring Social Inequalities (15 credits) - Compulsory Year 2: Research Methods for Studying Contemporary Society (30 credits) - Compulsory Sociological Theory (15 credits) - Compulsory Sociology and Social Change (15 credits) - Compulsory Transforming Justice: Human Rights and Power in Contemporary Policy and Practice (15 credits) - Compulsory Race and Social Justice (15 credits) - Compulsory option Victimology (15 credits) - Compulsory option Year 3: Dissertation (30 credits) - Compulsory option Global Citizenship Challenge (30 credits) - Compulsory option Education and the Learning Process (15 credits) - Compulsory Contemporary Issues in Criminology and Policy Processes (15 credits) - Compulsory

How to apply

25JAN

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.




Entry requirements

Qualification requirements:

  • GCSE/National 4/National 5


  • Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM


  • Our entry requirements provide a guide to the qualifications that you’ll need to study our courses. We have a personalised admissions approach in which we make fair, but aspirational offers to our applicants. We feel it’s important that you continue to aim high and achieve great results. If you don’t quite make the grades you hoped to, we’ll look at more than your qualifications when making our final decision. We’ll take into consideration any barriers you may have faced in your learning, especially with potential disruption due to the coronavirus, your achievements in other areas and your personal statement. At Middlesex, we’ll always aim to be as flexible as possible. We pride ourselves on how we recognise potential in our applicants, and support them to succeed in the future.


  • Personal statement


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