Undergraduate study
     

Criminology & Sociology

BSc (Hons) Sociology

  • UCAS code: L300 BSc/Soc
  • Length: 3 years

2012 entry

  • Fee for UK/EU students: £7,450
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  • Typical offer: A typical offer is 220 tariff points from at least 2 A levels (or equivalent)
 

Have you ever watched one of those daytime chat shows where a cross-section of people discuss and try to solve the problems facing the country? It isn't long before someone pipes up with the cover-all phrase, 'It's society's fault'. Society has a lot to answer for.

What do they mean though? What is society and why has it caused so many problems? How does it change? This degree encourages you to think critically about the world in which you live. An understanding of people and their interactions equips you to explore our lives and our experiences, and ask whether governments and social policies can improve the lives of ordinary people.

As well as acquiring a deep foundation knowledge of sociological theories, you can specialise in areas as diverse as globalisation, and modelling and predicting social phenomena.

Many of the skills you gain as a sociologist are valued by employers, and the vocationally orientated modules on offer enable you to explain, analyse and intervene within contemporary social and political issues.

How you learn

All modules are taught through a combination of lectures and seminars. In lectures specific information is delivered to larger groups while in the smaller seminar groups you can explore issues in more depth, supported by independent study. Examples of seminar activities include case study work, media analysis, poster presentations and discussions/debates. You learn how to use all our extensive facilities such as electronic journals, virtual learning environments and computer programs.

How you are assessed

Assessment is varied and includes essays, presentations, projects, case studies, examinations and a dissertation. Some modules have several pieces of assessed work to help you develop your skills throughout the academic year.

Career opportunities

Expect opportunities in the public sector, journalism, social research, community development, non-governmental organisations and postgraduate study or training.

Entry requirements

A typical offer is 220 tariff points from points from at least two A levels (or equivalent). You must have five GCSEs including English at grade C (or equivalent). We recommend an Access course if you're a mature student.

You're normally invited for an interview, when you can also see our excellent facilities and meet staff and students.

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Modules

Sociology

Year 1 core modules

Year 2 core modules

and one optional module

and one optional module

Final-year core modules

and one optional module

and one optional module

Modules offered may vary.