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At Essex we investigate what connects people with each other, as well as what divides them. We consider every aspect of our daily lives, from how we relate to politicians, celebrities and friends, to how we define ourselves, our families, and others.
UK entry requirements
A-levels: ABB
BTEC: DDD, depending on subject studied - advice on acceptability can be provided.
IB: 32 points or three Higher Level certificates with 655
We are also happy to consider a combination of separate IB Diploma Programmes at both Higher and Standard Level. Exact offer levels will vary depending on the range of subjects being taken at higher and standard level, and the course applied for. Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for more information.
Access to HE Diploma:15 Level 3 credits at Distinction and 30 level 3 credits at Merit, depending on subject studied - advice on acceptability can be provided.
We also consider T-levels.
International & EU entry requirements
We accept a wide range of qualifications from applicants studying in the EU and other countries. Get in touch with any questions you may have about the qualifications we accept. Remember to tell us about the qualifications you have already completed or are currently taking.
20 hours per week.
COMPONENT 01: CORE
Researching Social Life I
(30 CREDITS)
COMPONENT 02: CORE
Media, Culture and Society
COMPONENT 03: CORE
The Sociological Imagination
COMPONENT 04: OPTIONAL
Option(s) from list
COMPONENT 05: COMPULSORY
Career Development and Making a Difference
(0 CREDITS)
COMPONENT 01: COMPULSORY
Power and Agency in a Global World
COMPONENT 02: COMPULSORY
Analysing Social Life
(15 CREDITS)
COMPONENT 03: COMPULSORY
Digital Society
COMPONENT 04: COMPULSORY WITH OPTIONS
SC203-5-SP or SC208-5-SP
COMPONENT 05: OPTIONAL
CS220-5-FY or Sociology, Media or outside option(s) from list
COMPONENT 06: COMPULSORY
Rethinking Modernity
Mass Media and Modern Life
COMPONENT 03: COMPULSORY WITH OPTIONS
Capstone option from list
SC362-6-SP and/or Sociology, Media or outside option(s) from list
IELTS 6.0 overall.
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