BA (Hons) Sociology & Social Anthropology

Course Overview

• This course emphasizes contemporary social and political perspectives, discovering societies and cultures worldwide in the present and sometimes in the past.

• Learn from expert sociologists and social anthropologists, as well as biological and archaeological anthropologists and criminologists 

• You’ll develop your skills, knowledge, and employability by applying theory to contemporary, real-world challenges.

• Choose from either a 30-week ‘sandwich’ placement or a shorter four-week placement – which could give you a professional skillset and essential contacts and potentially make you more employable.

• Develop your research based on a topic that interests you or aligns with your future career or study plans in your final year dissertation.

• 91% of graduates felt they received good advice and guidance regarding their course. 

General Eligibility

This course requires 104–120 UCAS tariff points, including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. We are happy to consider a combination of qualifications and grades to meet the overall tariff, for example, A-levels A*CC, ABC, BBB or BCC, BTECs DDM, or DMM.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week

Language Requirement

• IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in reading or writing and 5.5 in all other components or equivalent.