Course Overview

Studying sociology at LSBU means learning to see the world though a different lens. You will be guided to dig deep into contemporary social questions by expert, experienced and enthusiastic academics doing cutting-edge research. You will join an academic community committed to social justice and dedicated to helping students fulfil their potential. Sociology at LSBU provides you with the opportunity to grapple with many current issues such as globalisation, gender, religion, sexuality, identity formation, nationalism and more.

By taking the social policy pathway, you will gain an in-depth knowledge of policy-making processes and social issues. You will tackle emerging questions about solving inequality, welfare, education and healthcare. You will learn how to use your knowledge and skills to make and influence policy at local, national and global levels. You will analyse the most pressing contemporary social policy issues and gain vital experience in how to respond to and shape the policy agenda. On the social policy pathway, you will be wrestling with crucial emerging social debates and getting hands-on experience of doing policy work. This pathway is ideal for anyone who wants a career pushing for changes to improve the lives of millions of ordinary people all over the world.

Here at LSBU we will help you focus on your future through our core work-experience module in the second year. We will develop your abilities as investigators of society and we will develop your skills and confidence in key areas to help you turn your degree into an excellent career.

General Eligibility

• A Level BCC or:

• BTEC National Diploma MMM or:

• Access to HE qualifications with 9 Distinctions and 36 Merits or:

• Equivalent Level 3 qualifications worth 106 UCAS points

• Applicants must hold 5 GCSEs A-C including Maths and English, or equivalent (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above).

• We welcome qualifications from around the world. English language qualifications for international students: IELTS score of 6.0 or Cambridge Proficiency or Advanced Grade C.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week.

Language Requirement

• English language qualifications for international students: IELTS score of 6.0