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BSc Sociology

University of Chester

Institution
University of Chester
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Sociology BSc (Hons)
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
L300
Typical offer
A-level BCC, IB 28

Entry requirements

UCAS points: 112 points A level: Typical offer – BCC-BBC IB: 28 points

About this course

BSc (Hons) in Sociology, exploring the study of social life, culture, and inequality. Core topics include data analysis, research methods, policy analysis, social and cultural analysis, artificial intelligence and machine learning, and global and comparative perspective. A structured work placement of 4, 5 or 7 weeks with an employer is available as part of the programme. An optional study abroad immersive year at a partner university is also offered.

Modules

  • Introduction to Humanities & Social Sciences
  • Social Issues and Contexts
  • Research and Critical Inquiry
  • Discovering Sociology: The Study of Social Life
  • Power, Welfare and Inequality
  • Climate Change and Global Inequalities
  • Media and the Representation of Deviance
  • Spanish: Communication in Practice
  • French: Intermediate Language Development
  • Spanish: Intermediate Language Development
  • Chinese: Intermediate Language Development
  • German: Communication in Practice
  • French: Communication in Practice
  • Subsidiary Language
  • Beyond the Surface: Doing Critical Sociology
  • Race, Ethnicity, Migration and Injustice
  • The Body and Society
  • Work Placement (School of Humanities and Social Sciences)
  • Experiential Learning: Social Impact Leadership in Action
  • Upper Intermediate Language Development and Global Employability
  • Advanced Language Development and Global Sustainability
  • Post Beginner Language Development and Global Cultures
  • Experiential Overseas Learning
  • Developing Intercultural Literacy and Cross-Cultural Skills
  • Study Abroad Immersive Year
  • Consumer Culture and Everyday Life
  • Deconstructing the International Political Economy
  • Social Science for Social Change
  • Education, Equality and Capital
  • Major Project: Applied Research Design and Analysis