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International: £13,650 per year
Student satisfaction
This course scored 100% for overall satisfaction in the 2019 National Student Survey.
Course summary
- Develop techniques for collecting, analysing and interpreting numerical and visual data.
- Communicate evidence and arguments to a range audiences using written, oral, online and visual formats.
- Work independently and with others, acting on feedback and managing time effectively.
The course aims to provide you with the core knowledge and skills found within sociology. You learn to creatively and critically question the contemporary social world, developing arguments to challenge forms of prejudice including an awareness of personal views and ethical issues.
Student View
Watch student Evelyn Boakye talk about what it’s like to study on this course.
How you learn
Rather than deliver a purely abstract course, the sociology team make use of theoretical contexts to understand real-world issues. The majority of the modules offered are based on the expertise and research interests of staff, who blend their specialist interests with their teaching.
You learn through
- lectures
- seminars
- small-group teaching
- personal supervision
- guest speakers
- coursework
- reports
- reviews
- presentations
- portfolios
- exams
- final year dissertation
There are opportunities to study abroad at one of our partner universities with the possibility of funding through the Erasmus programme.
Course leaders and tutors
Karl Baker-Green
Senior LecturerKarl presently teaches on a variety of modules across the Sociology Degree route. He is also module leader for Researching Society, Shaping Societies, Qualitative So … Read more
Applied learning
Work placements
Many students opt to go on an eight-week structured work placement in their second year. This gives you a real-world experience to prepare you for your future career. Past students have worked in an area of health, education, justice, human relations or the voluntary sector.
Study abroad
You can study abroad for one semester in your second year at one of our partner universities. Examples of our current partner institutions include Georgia Southern University in the US, Trent University and Carleton University in Canada, Queensland University of Technology, LaTrobe University and Deakin University in Australia, University of Jyvaskyla in Finland, Tallinn University in Estonia, the University of Warsaw in Poland, and Aahus University in Denmark.
Networking opportunities
The sociology course provides extensive support to help develop your full potential. All sociology students are allocated an academic adviser who will help you throughout your course and provide a useful link after graduation.
Come to an open day
Find out more at our undergraduate open days. Book now for your place.
Future careers
This course prepares you for a career in
- government
- education
- charity
Where will I study?
You study at Collegiate Campus
Collegiate campus
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Learn moreEntry requirements
All students
UCAS points
- 112
This must include at least 64 points from two A levels, or equivalent BTEC National qualifications. For example:
- BBC at A Level.
- DMM in BTEC Extended Diploma.
- A combination of qualifications, which may include AS Levels, EPQ and general studies.
You can find information on making sense of UCAS tariff points here and use the UCAS tariff calculator to work out your points.
GCSE
- English Language at grade C or 4
- Mathematics at grade C or 4
• Access - at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2 from a relevant Open College Network accredited course
If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or equivalent
We also consider other qualifications from the UCAS tariff. Applicants with alternative qualifications or a combination of qualifications and work experience will also be considered. We welcome applications from people of any age. Please contact us for further advice.
Meeting the qualifications on the entry criteria does not guarantee you a place. You should ensure that you submit a personal statement and reference as these will also be considered as part of the selection process. Guidelines on personal statements and references can be found on the UCAS website.
Please note the University will only admit students who are aged 18 at the point of enrolment.
Additional information for EU/International students
If you are an International or non-UK European student, you can find out more about the country specific qualifications we accept on our international qualifications page. You can also watch a video guide on how to apply.
For details of English language entry requirements (IELTS), please see the information for 'All students'.
Modules
Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.
You can take an optional placement in year three.
Year 1
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Deviance, Order And Protest | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Graduate Development | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Media, Representation And Society | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Researching Society | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Shaping Societies | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: The Sociological Imagination | Credits: 20 |
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Year 2
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Applied Research Methods | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Inequality, Identity And Intersectionality | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Theorising Modernities | Credits: 20 |
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|---|---|---|
| Module: Beliefs, Values And Religion | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Education: Theory, Policy And Practice | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Health And Inequalities | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Spin, Propaganda And The Media | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Work Placement (Politics And Sociology) | Credits: 60 |
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| Module: Work Project | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Youth: Chaos And Control | Credits: 20 |
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Final year
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Dissertation (Sociology) | Credits: 40 |
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| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Advanced Research Methods | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Comparing Social Issues And Policy In A Global Context | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Crime And The Media | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Culture, Media And Consumption | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Drug Use In Context | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Education, Power And Control | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Experiences Of Health, Illness And Disability | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Families And Kinship: A Sociological Insight Into Family History Studies | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Globalisation, Gender And Work | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Power, Sex And The Body | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Social Theory And Film: Modern, Postmodern And Postcolonial | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Tokenisms, Fetishes & Religion | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Understanding Human Rights: Disrupting Universalism | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Work, Employment And Globalisation | Credits: 20 |
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Fees and funding
Home/EU students
Our tuition fee for UK/EU students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2020/21 is £9,250 per year.
† If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations.
International students
Our tuition fee for international students starting full-time study in 2020/21 is £13,650 per year.
Financial support for home/EU students
How tuition fees work, student loans and other financial support available.
Additional course costs
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