BA (Hons) Sociology

University of West London

Bachelor's degree

In City of London

£ 9,000 + VAT

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    City of london

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary
Overview
Sociology is the study of how groups of people behave and interact. On this course you will study and analyse human behaviour in different social, cultural and institutional contexts.


Why choose this course?
The curriculum is at the forefront of the latest research and debate, giving you insight into today’s issues, from globalisation to social movements and cyber society.

You will gain professional experience during a work-based module. Our students typically gain this in social, legal and welfare-related fields such as:
youth offending
victim support
social care
welfare support.
As well as aiding your studies, this enhances your chances of finding relevant employment after graduation.

There will also be the opportunity to travel abroad to learn about other societies and cultures.

Career and study progression
Your degree can take you anywhere, but some of the most popular careers for our Sociology graduates include teaching, working with charities and journalism. You may also wish to undertake postgraduate study to specialise in a subject you’ve already studied, or to explore something new.

For more details please see the Career and study progression section.
Other options available for BA (Hons) Sociology
Full time - September 2017, Ealing site
Part time - September 2017, Ealing site

Facilities

Location

Start date

City of London (London)
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St Mary's Rd, W5 5RF

Start date

On request

About this course

Entry requirements
260 UCAS tariff points normally in a minimum of two subject areas plus Level 2 English and Maths.
We also welcome applicants with no formal qualifications. These applications will be considered on an individual basis taking into account your professional/work/life experiences and your ability to engage with and benefit from the course.
International students need to meet our English language requirement at either IELTS at 6.0 or above and a minimum of 5.5 for each of the 4 individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening).

In some countries where...

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Subjects

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  • Sociology
  • Social Movements

Course programme

Course detail
During this course you will learn about:
sociology
social and cultural identities
cyber society
social problems and deviance from social norms
popular culture
globalisation, such as the integration and conflict of cultures and values
sexuality
social justice and social movements.
Year one (Level 4) modules
Classical Sociology: Themes and Perspectives
Investigating Society and Culture I
Social Problems
Social Institutions
Diversity, Crime and Justice
Social and Cultural Identities.
Year two (Level 5) modules
Contemporary Sociology: Themes and Perspectives
Reflections on Work in the Sociological Field
A Sociology of Deviance
Media, Crime and Culture
Political Ideas and Ideologies
Investigating Society and Culture II.
Year three (Level 6) modules
Dissertation
The Global Age.
Plus three options from:
Applied Sociology
Collective Identities and Social Movements
A Sociology of Sport
Religion and Society
Human Rights and Social Justice
Gender and Sexuality
Race, Ethnicity and Nationality
Penology
Cyber Society
Popular Culture.

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