BA Sociology
Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 104 tariff points from A levels or combination with Extended Project / BTEC / Cambridge Technical. A level: BCC BTEC/Cambridge Technical: DMM IB: 26-28 points
About this course
BA (Hons) in Sociology, studying how societies function and change. Core topics include research methods, human behaviour, and global and comparative perspectives. An Independent Project in the final year allows focused investigation of a chosen sociological topic. The programme also includes a community project module involving group-based work on social issues.
Modules
- Ageing and the Life Course
- Explaining Society
- Social Identities and Inequalities
- What Is Going On? Making Sense of the 21st Century
- Why Sociology Matters
- Diversity and Duty of Care
- Analysing Social Problems
- Being Human: Emotions and Behaviour in Social Life
- Criminology Classics and Controversies
- Health and Wellbeing
- Making A Difference: Community Project
- Media and Society
- Researching Societies
- Sex, Sexualities and Society
- A Dangerous World? Risk, Anxiety and the Media
- Aggression, Violence and Abuse: A Sociological Perspective
- Independent Project
- Making A Difference: Preparation for Professional Careers
- Music, TV and Film in a Changing World
- Disability in the 21st Century