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BA (Hons)

Education & Sociology

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Campus

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Duration

3 Years

Start

September 2023

UCAS Code

LX33

Delivery

Campus Taught

Foundation entry

Our popular BA (Hons) Education & Sociology degree combines the complementary disciplines of education and sociology, with principles of social justice at its core.

On this engaging course you’ll gain a comprehensive knowledge of both disciplines and enhance your understanding of educational theories, policies and practice. You’ll then apply these to educational issues in the past and present.

You’ll learn about the influences on the development of the education system, the curriculum, and learners with disabilities. As well as studying core social theories and research methodologies, you’ll get to explore and debate a wide range of sociological themes.

This degree is perfect if you wish to progress on to teaching but also have an interest in sociology; or if you’re thinking of teaching sociology at secondary school level or above.

Why study with us

Education courses at the University of Central Lancashire are ranked in the top 20 in the UK for overall student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2021).
Social Sciences is ranked 4th in the UK with 90% student satisfaction. (National Student Survey 2022).
You’ll have opportunities to undertake work placements in each of your three years of study in an educational setting (nursery, primary, secondary or further education/ training).

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What you'll do

You could gain international work experience in your third year through modules created by the University’s Centre for Volunteering and Community Leadership (CVCL).
The CVCL modules allow you to get hands-on with a project that could benefit communities all over the world. They are accredited by the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM).
There are opportunities to go on international trips; previously students have gone to destinations such as South Africa, Cyprus and China to study their education systems. You could choose to take time out to spend a year teaching abroad with one of our international partners - in 2019-20, students worked as assistant teachers at schools in Madrid and Barcelona.

Module overview

Course delivery

Following the pandemic, we have found that some courses benefit from a blended learning and teaching approach. Therefore, the majority of your teaching will be face-to-face on campus aside from a small amount of online teaching where we have learnt it works best.

95%Face-to-face

5%Online

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

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Future careers

Previous graduates have gone on to become teachers in primary school or further education (after gaining a PGCE or other postgraduate teacher training qualification).

Fees and funding

2022/23

Full-time£9250 per year

Part-time£1540 per 20 credits

International

Full-time£14250 per year

2023/24

Full-time£9,250 per year

Part-time£1,540 per 20 credits

International

Full-time£14,900 per year

Scholarships and bursaries

We have a wide range of scholarships, bursaries and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

Select your country and see eligibility information and how to apply by selecting more info on the cards below.

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The Sociology aspect of this course will provide you with a foundation in social theory and research methodologies.

You’ll then use this knowledge to explore themes including class, childhood, disability, gender, race and ethnicity, religion and sexuality within topics such as disease and illness, social movements, human rights, resistance and rebellion, and contemporary British society.

Your learning will consist of a mixture of lectures, seminars, tutorials and practical sessions. Independent study is also an important aspect of the course.

We’ll assess your progress through regular coursework, including student presentations, reflective diaries, project work, posters and reflective essays. There are no exams on this course.

Throughout the course you’ll also have the chance to take part in research conferences or even write an article in our undergraduate research journal.

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This course is based in the School of Humanities, Language & Global Studies located in the Faculty of Culture and Creative Industries

For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information

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