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BA (Hons)

Sociology

Attendance

Campus

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Duration

3 Years

Start

September 2023

UCAS Code

L300

Delivery

Campus Taught

How does society work? What makes one society different from another? Our Sociology degree will push you to look beyond the everyday to understand contemporary society and how it shapes our lives.

Develop your expertise in research and analysis on our Sociology course. You'll reflect on and discuss social issues from a local, national and international perspective.

You’ll gain a deep understanding of key sociological theorists and important issues. Our emphasis on studying these in an international context will be useful if you plan to study or work overseas.

You’ll have the opportunity to tailor your degree to your interests. Modules include the sociology of religion, the sociology of gender, the sociology of childhood, and crime and society.

Why study with us

Sociology at the University is ranked 2nd in the North West for Career-Prospects (Guardian University Guide 2021).
Social Sciences is ranked 4th in the UK with 90% student satisfaction. (National Student Survey 2022).
You’ll get the opportunity to study abroad at one of our partner universities in Europe. And as far afield as Australia, Brazil, Canada and China.

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What you'll do

On our varied sociology degree you’ll study a diverse mix of topics. From analysing ‘slasher’ films to considering the meaning of music to young people. As well as studying Marx, Weber and Durkheim.
We’ll introduce you to a wide range of topical social issues. You'll explore social injustice, cultural identity, and resistance and rebellion.
You’ll engage in live research projects, field trips, student-led conferences and other course events.

Module Overview

Course Delivery

This course is taught face-to-face at one of our UK campuses.

100%Face-to-face

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.

Sociology facilities

Accreditations

The Institute is at the leading edge of management thinking and are a globally recognised professional membership body for leaders and managers. Their research into new ideas, techniques and methods ensures that ILM courses are constantly improving, helping to develop students' leadership and management skills.

Future careers in Sociology

What can you do with a sociology degree? This course equips you with a huge range of skills that are valued by employers. Careers with a sociology degree include areas such as:

education
criminal justice
welfare services
government

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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You’ll get taught by staff who are experts in their fields. All our Sociology staff are active researchers which they use to inform teaching. Their specialisms cover a range of areas including:

the sociology of gender
sexualities
the sociology of religion
terrorism
policing and surveillance
the sociology of childhood
the sociology of social movements

Many of our research staff contribute to discussions and debates in the policy and public sphere and in the media.

Your teaching will involve a mixture of lectures, seminars, tutorials and practical sessions. You’ll be expected to engage in a lot of independent study.

Our assessment methods provide skills and knowledge to help you become more employable. These include essays, presentations, debates, reports, learning diaries, portfolios and blogs.

You’ll gain insights into research and how social scientists investigate the world around us. You’ll have the flexibility to develop your own research interests and this will be reflected in your final year dissertation.

You'll get to choose your own dissertation topic. Past students have examined issues as varied and topical as:

the family in British society
human trafficking
perceptions of mental illness within the Asian community
gender violence
football hooliganism
ethnicity and identity
sexual identity
the impact of social networking on society
special school education

You’ll get the opportunity to go on many field trips. In recent times we’ve taken students to the National Media Museum in Bradford, the People’s History Museum in Manchester and even Auschwitz to learn about the concentration camps.

Another highlight is the chance to study abroad at one of our partner universities. We have a worldwide exchange network. During your second year you could spend between three months and one year at an institution in Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Mexico or most European countries.

There’s a great sense of community amongst our Sociology students. You’ll get plenty of opportunities to socialise in-between your studies.

Our Sociology degree includes an optional work placement module. It’s a fantastic opportunity to get practical experience in the field(s) you’re interested in.

We make the most of our many charity and industry links. We’ve developed employability and community links all over the UK.

This means that you’ll get to engage with employers, community groups, professionals and practitioners from a wide range of groundbreaking organisations.

We have working partnerships with organisations including the NHS, Lancashire Constabulary, Armed Services, Criminal Justice system, multi-faith communities, non-government organisations, third sector providers, schools and colleges, local councils, social services, the Probation Trust, and equality and diversity practitioners.

Our Centre for Volunteering and Community Leadership (CVCL) enables you to get involved in projects which make a positive difference. They offer a range of volunteering projects in the UK and internationally so you’re bound to find something that inspires you.

We encourage you to take part in ‘real world’ learning throughout your course. CVCL enables you to get involved in a wide range of local, national and international community projects. They offer some second and third-year modules accredited by the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM).

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This course is based in the School of Justice located in the Faculty of Business and Justice

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