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BA Sociology

University of Leicester ( Navitas ), United Kingdom
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Course Overview

There is no better city than Leicester to explore fundamental sociological concepts such as ethnicity, migration and social class. With various vibrant and diverse communities, including Narborough Road, €œthe most varied street in Britain, Leicester offers the perfect environment to develop your craft via observation, participation and guided reflection. Our Sociology BA will thoroughly emphasise research methods, theory and various substantive topics. Throughout your degree, youll be getting to grips with topical issues in contemporary society based on areas where our academics are conducting cutting-edge research. You will develop transferable skills as well as more traditional academic competencies.

General Eligibility

A/AS-levels: BBB. All subjects accepted. Two AS-levels are considered in place of one A-level.

EPQ with A-levels: BBC + EPQ at grade B.

GCSE: English at Grade C (4).

Access to HE Diploma: Pass Diploma with 45 credits at Level 3, including 24 credits at Distinction.

International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 28 points overall.

BTEC Nationals: Pass Diploma with DDM.

Part Time Work Details

Twenty hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Modules

  • Sociology in Practice

  • Power, Privilege and Diversity

  • Race, Ethnicity and Racism in Britain

  • Society in Transformation

  • Interpreting Key Texts

  • Ways of Researching

2 Year 2

Core modules

  • Bringing Sociology to Work

  • Doing Qualitative Research

  • Using Numbers in Social Research

  • Sociological Theory Explored

Option modules

Choose one option module from:

  • Live Sociology

  • Gender and Society

  • Youth, Young Adulthood and Society

Then choose one option module from:

  • Sociology of Fashion

  • Work, Employment and Society

  • Sociology Through Literature and Film

  • We Are What We Buy

3 Year 3

Core modules

  • Modern Sociological Theory

  • Research Project or Real-World Research

Option modules

Choose two optional modules from:

  • Identity Troubles: Nationalism, Jihadism and the Far Right

  • Drugs and Society

  • Social Psychology

  • Autobiographical Society

  • Education and Social Justice

Then choose two option modules from:

  • Football and Society

  • Social Movements

  • Space, Place and Contemporary Culture

  • Sociology of Health and Illness

  • International Migration

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.5
  • TOEFL93
  • PTE65
  • Duolingo89

IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you may need to prove your English ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.

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