BSc Business & Sociology

4 years full-time with integrated placement year

UCAS Code: LN31

Typical offers:
A Levels: ABB-BBB from three subjects.

Whilst the grades listed here are our entry requirements, we understand that predicted grades are only an estimate. We will therefore consider applicants with predicted grades that fall below these entry requirements if the application is of a high standard. However, any offer made will not be lower than stated above. In addition to your predicted grades, when making offers we also consider your previous academic performance (eg GCSEs), your school/college reference and the commitment and motivation you demonstrate for your chosen course via the personal statement. Applicants and their teachers/advisers are welcome to contact us with individual queries about entry qualifications via If you already have your grades and would like to check your suitability for one of our courses please contact us via e-mail. Applicants and their teachers/advisers are welcome to contact us with individual queries about entry qualifications via .

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IB: 33 points
BTEC, Access & other: Students applying with BTEC or Access qualifications are considered on individual basis.

Specific subject requirements: GCSE: Maths & English at grade C/4 or above.

The information contained on this website details the typical entry requirements for this course for the most commonly offered qualifications. Applicants with alternative qualifications may wish to enquire with the relevant admissions teams prior to application whether or not their qualifications are deemed acceptable. For less commonly encountered qualifications this will be judged on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the academic admissions tutor.

Tuition fees 2017/18: £9,250 (£1,250 during placement year) for UK/EU students. £14,630 (£2,500 during placement year) for overseas students. .

• This course is designed to develop your sociological analysis and research skills and a comprehensive understanding of the various functions of management.

  You will develop an informed understanding of the major debates shaping today’s society, and cultivate a wider ‘sociological imagination’ of the contemporary world. You will establish foundations in sociological approaches to gender, ‘race’, class and sexuality. This will feed into higher level courses that deal with more complex issues including the relationship between science and ‘race’, reproductive politics, corporate power, climate change, ageing, religion and media power.

  You’ll study the theories, principles and underlying concepts of the main functions of management and develop a strong understanding of business models and processes. You’ll examine how strategic decision-making within organisations takes place, and develop the ability to recognise and analyse the economic, technical, financial, social and organisational parameters within which modern managers make decisions.

  Your placement year will give you the opportunity to apply your key skills and competencies within a real work-based situation.

  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.

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  Year 1

  Core modules:
  Introduction to Social Theory
  Becoming a Social Scientist
  Introductory Accounting for Business
  Introduction to organisation Behaviour
  Introduction to Marketing Management
  Economic Environment of Business

  Year 2

  Core modules:
  Understanding Social Theory
  Research Methods
  Advanced Research Methods
  Management Accounting
  Operations Management
  Business Policy
  Business Game
  Business Economics
  Business, Government and Society
  
  
  And a choice of optional modules:
  Advanced Social Theory
  Global Society
  Embodiment and Feminist Theory
  Media and Society
  Kith and Kin
  Health Matters
  The Social Life of Stuff
  Crime, Subversion and Injustice
  Race and Racisms
  Contested Cities and Changing Neighbourhoods
  Welfare States and Welfare Change

  Year 3

  You will spend this year in a professional placement or you may choose to take up an international study opportunity at one of our partner institutions. This year is compulsory for all UK and EU students.
  
  See placement year section or find out more about the Aston placement year.
  

  Final Year
  

  
  Core:
  Dissertation (Sociology)
  Finance
  Value Based Strategy
  
  
  Choose from the following 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 to Climate Change
  The citizen and the State
  Food and Society in a Global Context

  Choice of business options totalling 40 credits:
  Theories and Practice of Leadership
  Psychology & Work
  International Marketing
  International Operations
  Effective Project Delivery
  Entrepreneurial Management
  Learning, Training and Development in Organisations
  Business Ethics
  Consumer Research and the Customer Experience