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Sociology and English Language BSc

Aston University, United Kingdom

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Course Overview

This innovative degree programme combines the study of sociology and English language, providing students with a unique perspective on how language and society interact. Students will gain a deep understanding of the social structures and institutions that shape language use and the ways in which language reflects and reinforces social hierarchies and power dynamics. The programme will also provide students with advanced skills in English language proficiency, enabling them to communicate effectively in a variety of contexts. With a strong focus on practical application, students will have opportunities to engage in real-world projects and collaborations, preparing them for successful careers in fields such as linguistics, social research, marketing, and education.

Additional Information

Students on this programme will have access to state-of-the-art language laboratory facilities and will be able to participate in language exchange events with native speakers. The programme is taught by experienced academics who are experts in their fields and have a strong track record of research and publication.

Aston University: Where Language and Society Meet

Aston University is a leading institution for linguistic research, with a strong reputation for excellence in teaching and scholarship. Students on this programme will benefit from the university's extensive resources and facilities, as well as its vibrant academic community. The programme is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in a rapidly changing global job market.

Why You Should Study This Course

Our Sociology and English Language course will provide you with an in-depth understanding of social processes, inequalities, organizational dynamics, and inter-group relationships. To understand how these issues perpetuate existing inequalities and unequal life chances, we analyze how politics is intertwined with the profit-making aims pursued by big corporations and how their combined interests dominate our social imaginations. Sociology will equip you with the knowledge and analytical skills that will enable you to think critically and work independently. This includes how to design a research project, collect empirical data, handle complex datasets (e.g., through applying coding techniques) and, most importantly, develop an advanced analytical mindset. This training will be essential for your final-year dissertation during which you will carry out your own individual research project. This experience will provide you with a skill set that is highly desired in a wide range of industries and areas of work. When learning about contemporary sociological topics such as inequality, racism, health, migration, sexuality, identity, education, the media, crime, and climate change, you will be taught by experts in these fields. Also in English, staff are internationally recognized researchers in fields such as ethnic and gender equalities, global change, theories of social change, forensic linguistics, language and gender, and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).

General Eligibility

A Levels- BBC (standard offer) BCC (with EPQ or Core Maths minimum grade B) CCC (contextual offer*) IB- 29 points overall with grades 5, 5, 4 in 3 higher level subjects. Standard level Maths and English grade 5 required in lieu of GCSE English and Maths grade C/4. BTEC Extended Diploma – DDM

What You'll Study

1 Final Year

Core modules: Dissertation (Sociology or English) Optional modules: Spoken Discourse Analysis Learning English Multimodal Analysis Computer-Mediated Communication Language as Evidence Communicating Across Cultures Leadership and Management Communication Advanced Leadership and Management Communication Forensic Phonetics Language Contact and Globalisation Theories of Language and Identity Cognition and Style Language and Literature in Education Digital Approaches to Analysing Text Work, Organisations, and Society Bodies, Power and Resistance Contemporary Social Movements Pregnancy and Politics Education and Digital Society Religion and Society Corporate Power in a Globalised World Migration, Borders, and Belonging Health Policy The Challenges of Climate Change Community Engagement

2 Year 1

Introduction to Linguistics Introduction to Discourse Analysis Language and Society Introduction to Social Theory Becoming a Social Scientist

3 Year 2

Core modules: Working With Language Data Written Text Analysis Advanced Social Theory Research Methods Optional modules: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Psychology of Language & Communication Language at Work The Language of the Law Language in the News Media Language Policy and Language Planning Phonetics Literature, Culture, and Society Creative Writing Stylistics Work-based Project Advanced Topics in Sociolinguistics Advanced Research Methods Global Society Embodiment and Feminist Theory Media and Society Kith and Kin The Social Life of Stuff Crime, Subversion, and Injustice Racisms Contested Cities Welfare States and Welfare Change Organizing for Social Justice

4 Year 3

This course is available as a 3 year BSc without placement or a 4 year BSc with an integrated sandwich placement. Both options are available to home, EU, and international students.

Language Requirement

IELTS6.0
TOEFL78
PTE58
Duolingo79

IELTS Overall 6.5, Reading, Writing Listening, Speaking 6.0 Financial requirement You’ll need to show you have enough money to support yourself - unless you’ve been in the UK with a valid visa for at least 12 months on the date of your application. How much money you need depends on where you will be studying. You’ll need either: £1,334 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses outside London £1,023 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses inside London If you’re applying for the Doctorate Extension Scheme, and you’ve been in the UK for less than 12 months, you need to prove you have a total of £2,668 for courses in London, or a total of £2,046 for courses outside London. If you’re boarding at a residential independent school, you’ll need to pay boarding fees instead. The amount you need to pay will be on your CAS. London means the City of London and the 32 London boroughs.

Programme Information

Course CategorySociology

Course LevelUndergraduate

Awarding BodyAston University

Campus NameAston University, Birmingham

DurationFull-time, 3 or 4 years

Available IntakeSeptember

IELTS Score6.0

Tuition FeesHome: £9,250, EU/International: £16,300

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