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BA (Hons) Sociology

Leeds Beckett University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Our graduates enjoy a variety of careers in the fields of marketing, advertising, social work, teaching, the public sector, and voluntary organizations. Our course will give you valuable employability skills, including group work, time management, and written and oral communication. There are also talks from our careers advisers to help you make decisions on your career and to recognize and develop your skills.

Social Researcher

Social Worker

Community Development Worker

Teacher / Lecturer

We are committed to ensuring that the opportunity to experience an education here at Leeds Beckett University is open to all. If you're thinking of joining us to study for your undergraduate degree, you may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary.

Bursaries are usually awarded depending on household income, whilst scholarships are available for a number of areas and are based on sporting or academic excellence.

Our Beckett Careers Team will support you with all aspects of your career planning, throughout university and beyond. Whether you’re looking for a part-time job or want to gain experience alongside your studies, need help preparing an application, or exploring graduate job options, we can provide expert support every step of the way!

Throughout your university journey and up to five years after you graduate you'll have access to a broad range of support and tools to help you with:

Getting ready to apply for jobs

Working on your CV

Preparing for an interview

Applying for graduate vacancies or placements

Connecting with employers and organizations

General Eligibility

GCSEs

GCSE English Language at Grade 4 or above (Grade C for GCSEs taken before 2017) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2, and the Certificate in Adult Literacy are accepted in place of GCSEs.

Access to HE Diploma

Pass overall with a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points.

T Levels

Pass overall with a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points, including a C or above on the core.

Scottish Awards

112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade B or above.

Irish Leaving Certificate

112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 subjects at a higher level of which at least 3 must be grade H3 or above.

International baccalaureate

112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 3 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade H5 or above.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • Doing Sociology in Leeds

  • Introduction to Social Policy

  • Sociology, Capitalism & Modernity

  • Researching Society

  • Culture, Media & Society

  • Global Capitalism

2 Year 2
  • Modern Social Theory

  • Inequalities of Class & Culture

  • The Sociology of Gender & Feminist Perspectives

  • Exploring Social Research

3 Year 3
  • Sociology Dissertation

  • Contemporary Society & Social Futures

  • Poverty, Inequality & the Welfare State

Option modules may include

  • Critical & Philosophical Issues in Social Science

  • Technologies, Health & Bodies

  • Identity & Power

  • Men & Masculinities

  • The Sociology of Work

  • Work-Based Learning

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79
IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification.

Additional Information

This course is available: 6 years (part-time)

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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