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BA (Hons) Sociology

Liverpool John Moores University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Sociology program at LJMU is designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of societal structures and issues. The curriculum is informed by the latest sociological research, ensuring that students engage with current and relevant topics. Through a combination of theoretical study and practical research experience, graduates are well-prepared for careers in various sectors, including social research, policy development, and education. The program's focus on developing critical thinking and analytical skills enables students to assess and address complex social challenges effectively.

General Eligibility

  • UCAS Tariff Points: 104 points, typically from A-levels or equivalent qualifications.

  • Application Process: Apply through UCAS by January 31.

  • Scholarships: Self-funded international students are eligible for an automatic scholarship worth up to £4,000.

Part Time Work Details

International students may work up to 20 hours per week during term time and full-time during vacations, subject to visa conditions.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • Sociological Imaginations

  • Contemporary Social and Green Issues

  • Introduction to Sociology

  • Becoming a Sociological Investigator

  • Cultural Sociology

  • Global Inequalities and Society

2 Year 2
  • Researching British Society

  • Knowing the Modern World

  • Research in Action

  • Critical Theory and Us

Optional modules

  • The Medicalised Body: the Sociology of Health and Illness

  • Study Year Abroad Sociology

  • Politics and Popular Culture

  • Study Semester Abroad Sociology

  • International Organisations

  • Musical Identities: Sociological Perspectives

  • Sociology at Work 1

  • Tech-Topia: Social Media, Power and Activism

3 Year 3

Optional modules

  • Dissertation in Sociology

  • Challenging Western-centrism in International Relations

  • International Fieldwork in Sociology

  • Sport, Crime and Politics: Critical Sociological Analyses

  • Body Politics: Gender, Sexuality and Society

  • Cultural Sociology of Music

  • Securing Spaces: Security and Places in the Modern World

  • Visual Sociology

  • Sociology at Work 2

  • Mediating Diversity

  • Fear and Loathing: the politics and aesthetics of aversive emotion

  • Cities

  • Imagined Communities: The Sociology of Nationalism

  • Crime, Horror and the Media

Language Requirement

  • IELTSOverall score of 6.0 with no component below 5.5
  • TOEFLOverall score of 80 with no component below 17
  • PTEOverall score of 50 with no component below 42
  • DuolingoMinimum score of 100

Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate proficiency through one of the following accepted tests:

  • IELTS: Overall score of 6.0 with no component below 5.5

  • TOEFL iBT: Overall score of 80 with no component below 17

  • PTE Academic: Overall score of 50 with no component below 42

  • Duolingo English Test: Minimum score of 100

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