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BSc (Hons) Sociology

University of Chester, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Job prospects:

Sociology graduates pursue diverse career paths including in the public sector and civil service, politics and government, social work, charity and advocacy work, public relations, advertising, market research, journalism, academia, and teaching. The critical and analytical skills developed through studying Sociology are highly transferable and extremely sought after by employers

Careers service:

The University has an award-winning Careers and Employability service that provides a variety of employability-enhancing experiences; through the curriculum, employer contact, tailored group sessions, individual information, advice, and guidance.

Careers and Employability - Student Services aims to deliver a service that is inclusive, impartial, welcoming, informed, and tailored to your personal goals and aspirations, to enable you to develop as an individual and contribute to the business and community in which you will live and work.

We are here to help you plan your future, make the most of your time at University, and to enhance your employability. We provide access to part-time jobs, and extra-curricular employability-enhancing workshops and offer practical one-to-one help with career planning, including help with CVs, applications, and mock interviews. We also deliver group sessions on career planning within each course and we have a wide range of extensive information covering graduate jobs and postgraduate study.

Students and graduates of the University of Chester can use our services free of charge for up to two years after graduating.

General Eligibility

GCE A Level:

112 UCAS points from GCE A Levels or equivalent. Typical offer - BCC/BBC

BTEC:

BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM

BTEC Diploma - D*D*

T Leve:

T Level with a Merit grade

Irish/Scottish Highers:

Irish Highers - H3, H3, H3, H3, H4

Scottish Highers - BBBB

International Baccalaureate :

26 points

Access requirements:

Access to HE Diploma, to include 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which must be at Merit

OCR:

OCR National Extended Diploma - Merit 2

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - DMM

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma - D*D*

Extra Information / General Entry Requirements:

Please note that we accept a maximum of 8 UCAS points from GCE AS Levels and that the Welsh Baccalaureate (core) and A Level General Studies will be recognized in our offer. We will also consider a combination of A Levels and BTECs/OCRs.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Compulsory Modules:

  • Globalization Then and Now

  • International Political Sociology

  • Media, Representation, and Society

  • Self and Society

  • The Sociological Imagination

  • Welfare Politics

2 Year 2

Compulsory Modules:

  • Race and the Modern World

  • Research Methods

  • The Body and Society

  • Work, Employment, and Society

Optional Modules:

  • 'Dangerousness', Mental Health and Crime

  • Crime, Harm, and Victimisation

  • Developing Intercultural Literacy and Cross-Cultural Skills

  • Employability Skills Analysis Development and Planning

  • Enhancing your Employability through Work-Based Learning

  • Experiential Overseas Learning

  • Global Politics and International Relations

  • Public Policy

  • State Crime and Resistance

  • The Individual and the State

  • Year abroad study exchange

3 Year 3

Compulsory Modules:

  • Advanced Social Theory

  • Public Sociology

  • Sociology Dissertation

Optional Modules:

  • Africa in the World

  • Consumer Culture and Everyday Life

  • Politics of Sustainability

  • Social Change and Social Movements

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

IELTS Academic: Undergraduate: 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each band)

Additional Information

This course is available: Full-time, 4 Years with Foundation Year - BSc (Hons) Part-time, Up to 7 Years - BSc (Hons)

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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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