BSc Sociology
Bachelor's degree
In Birmingham
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Birmingham
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Duration
3 Years
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.
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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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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
Senior Lecturer in Sociology
Course programme
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
BSc Sociology