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Sociology BSc

Aston University, United Kingdom

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Course Overview

The Sociology BSc program at Aston University provides students with a comprehensive understanding of sociological theories and methods, as well as the skills to analyze and interpret social data. The course covers a range of topics, including social inequality, power relations, and social change, and prepares students for careers in academia, research, or industry. With a strong focus on practical applications, students will gain hands-on experience through internships, research projects, and collaborations with external organizations.

Additional Information

The Sociology BSc program at Aston University is accredited by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), which means that graduates are eligible to pursue a career in social science research. The course also offers opportunities for study abroad programs, work placements, and language training. Students will have access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources, including the Aston Research Centre and the UK Data Service.

Discover the cutting-edge research and innovative teaching practices at Aston University, where you can gain a world-class education in sociology.

Aston University is a leading research university in the UK, with a strong reputation for excellence in sociology. The university's location in Birmingham provides students with access to a diverse range of cultural and social experiences, as well as opportunities for networking and career advancement. The Sociology department at Aston has a team of experienced and highly qualified lecturers who are actively engaged in research and publication in their field.

Why You Should Study This Course

Sociology at Aston is about real-life experiences and how they relate to bigger social problems. We explore the social constraints we encounter in our everyday lives and how they are reinforced by class, race, religion, and gender. To understand how these issues perpetuate existing inequalities and unequal life chances, we analyze what impact official politics has on such processes, how politics is intertwined with the profit-making aims pursued by big corporations and how their combined interests dominate our social imaginations. We assess public policy responses and where they are problematic. Our teaching is informed by our research. When learning about contemporary 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. Our teaching is constantly updated in light of our research findings.

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) Optional modules: Work, Organisations, and Society Bodies, Power and Resistance Contemporary Social Movements Corporate Power in a Globalised World Pregnancy and Politics Education and Digital Society Religion and Society Migration, Borders, and Belonging Health Policy The Challenges of Climate Change Community Engagement

2 Year 1

Core modules: Introduction to Social Theory Becoming a Social Scientist Critical Debates in Society and Policy From Social Problems to Public Policies Identities and Inequalities I Identities and Inequalities II

3 Year 2

Core modules: Research Methods Advanced Social Theory Advanced Research Methods Optional modules: Media and Society Kith and Kin: Family Lives in a Social Context The Social Life of Stuff Racisms Organising for Social Justice Welfare States and Welfare Change Environmental Policy CSI: Crime Subversion and Injustice Global Society Contested Cities French (Beginners/Improvers/Intermediate) Spanish (Beginners/Improvers/Intermediate) German (Beginners/Improvers/Intermediate) Arabic (Beginners/Improvers/Intermediate) Mandarin Chinese (Beginners/Improvers/Intermediate)

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

IELTS5.5
TOEFL59
PTE50
Duolingo69

IELTS Overall 6.0, Reading, Writing Listening, Speaking 5.5 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 Score5.5

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

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