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Sociology BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Sociology BSc (Hons)
**Are you ready to see the world differently, think critically and address some of society’s biggest questions?**
**Course description**
Studying BSc (Hons) Sociology at Aston University will develop your sociological imagination whilst honing your critical thinking and analytical skills to understand the broader implications of individual actions in society.
The programme delves into real-life experiences and their connections to larger social issues. You will explore the impact of social constraints, class, race, religion, and gender on inequality and li...
**Are you ready to see the world differently, think critically and address some of society’s biggest questions?**<br/><br/>**Course description**<br/><br/>Studying BSc (Hons) Sociology at Aston University will develop your sociological imagination whilst honing your critical thinking and analytical skills to understand the broader implications of individual actions in society.<br/><br/>The programme delves into real-life experiences and their connections to larger social issues. You will explore the impact of social constraints, class, race, religion, and gender on inequality and life chances.<br/><br/>You will be taught by research-active staff who are experts in contemporary topics like inequality, racism, health, migration, and more, and who constantly update their teaching based on research findings.<br/><br/>Opting for the placement year will provide you with invaluable real-world experience, boosting your employability.<br/><br/>**Key benefits**<br/><br/><br/>- **Gold standard teaching** – Aston University was awarded Gold – the highest possible rating for the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023)<br/><br/><br/>- **Excellent prospects** – Aston University was named runner-up in the University of the Year for Graduate Employment Award (Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide)<br/><br/><br/>- **Earn more** – Our graduates are among the highest paid in the country, earning on average £36,100 five years after graduating (Longitudinal Education Outcomes, 2023)<br/><br/><br/>- **Safe in our hands** – Ranked in the top 20 in the UK for graduate prospects - outcomes (Business and management studies; Complete University Guide, 2023)<br/><br/><br/>- **Our academics are clear** – 96% of students felt that teaching staff were good or very good at explaining things (Politics programmes; National Student Survey, 2023)<br/><br/><br/>**Course details**<br/><br/>**Modules**<br/>For more information on this course and a full list of modules, visit the course page: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/sociology-bsc<br/><br/>**Assessment method**<br/>For more information on the methods of assessment on this course, visit the course page: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/sociology-bsc
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
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Course Code
L300
Institution Code
A80
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Access to HE DiplomaD:15,M:30 We accept the QAA-recognised Access Diploma which must consist of 45 credits at Level 3. You must obtain a minimum of 15 Distinctions and the rest must be at Merit or Distinction. Please note that we do not accept the English and Maths components within the Access qualification and you must meet the GCSE entry requirement. International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammePearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDM The University also accepts the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate/BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma and BTEC Level 3 National Diploma/BTEC Level 3 Diploma for entry onto degree programmes, provided that they are studied in combination with other qualifications that are equivalent to three full A2 Levels. GCSE/National 4/National 5GCSE English Language/Literature and GCSE Mathematics are required at minimum grade C/4. A levelB,B,C B,C,C BBC: Standard offer // BCC: If the student is also presenting either Core Maths or Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) grade B OR if eligible for Contextual offer (Please see this webpage for more details - https://www.aston.ac.uk/undergraduate/contextual-offer-aston-ready) T LevelD The following T levels are accepted qualifications for this course: - Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction; - Digital Production, Design and Development; - Education and Childcare. |
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 | |
| International | £21,500 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
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