BSc Sociology

Aston University

Bachelor's degree

In Birmingham

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Birmingham

  • Duration

    3 Years

Optional Placement Year

Our Sociology course will provide you with an in-depth understanding of social processes, organisational dynamics and inter-group relationships. It combines an introduction to specific skills such as research design, use of comparative method, written and oral presentation with an emphasis on social change. Strengths of the programme include its research-led nature and focus on key contemporary social issues, social policy and decision making, global trends and international comparisons.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Birmingham (West Midlands)
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West Midlands, B4 7ET

Start date

On request

About this course

A-levels: BBB from 3 A-levels. General Studies accepted.

IB: 32-33 points in the IB diploma including TOK/Bonus points. Standard level Maths and English 5 required.

Access: Pass Access to HE Diploma with Merit in each module. Humanities or Social Sciences Access course preferred, but other courses considered on an individual basis.

BTEC: National Extended Diploma DDD. Mix of Diploma/ Subsidiary Diploma/A-levels acceptable.

We accept a wide range of UK, EU and International qualifications: please contact us for further advice.

GCSE English Language and Maths Grade C/4.

Sociology at Aston is currently ranked within the top 20 in the UK in the 2015 Guardian University Guide, and in the top 5 in the UK for student satisfaction in the 2015 Complete University Guide and Guardian University Guide.

For employability, Sociolology is ranked within the top 15 in the UK in the 2015 Complete University Guide. Sociology at Aston also achieved a 96% Overall Satisfaction rating in the 2015 National Student Survey.

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2018

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Subjects

  • Sociology
  • Global
  • Research methods
  • Research Design
  • Understanding difference and diversity
  • Written and oral presentations
  • Use of comparative methods
  • Becoming a Social Scientist
  • Optional placement
  • Understanding Social Divisions
  • Contemporary Social Theory
  • Understanding of social processes

Teachers and trainers (1)

Dr Chrissie Rogers

Dr Chrissie Rogers

Senior Lecturer in Sociology

Course programme

Sample module options: The modules below are indicative only. When an offer is made, students will receive a detailed programme specification which forms part of our terms and conditions. Year 1

Core modules:
Social Theory I
Social Issues
From Social Problems to Public Policies
Understanding Social Divisions A
Understanding Social Divisions B
Becoming a Social Scientist

Year 2

Core modules:
Contemporary Social Theory
Research Methods
Advanced Contemporary Social Theory
Advanced Research Methods

Optional modules:
Government and Management
Global Society
Embodiment and Feminist Theory
CSI: Crime, Subversion and Injustice
Environmental Policy
Media and Society
Kith and Kin: Family in a Social Context
The Social Life of Stuff
Health Matters
Race and Racisms
Contested Cities and Changing Neighbourhoods

Year 3

Optional placement year

Final Year

Core modules:

Dissertation

Optional modules:
Ageing, Society, Policy
Work, Organisations and Society
Racism, Class and Gender
Contemporary Social Movements
Corporate Power in a Globalised World
Sport, Culture and Society
Pregnancy and Politics: Cultural Norms and Family Policy
Learning to Labour?
Education and Society
Religion and Society
International Migration and Policy
Popular Music and Society
Health Policy
Challenges for Climate Change
The Citizen and the State
Food and Society in a Global Context

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