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Sociology and Philosophy Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Sociology and Philosophy Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
### Sociology and Philosophy (BA)
Our Department of Law and Criminology and Department of Politics, International Relations and Philosophy have excellent reputations for research and teaching. Studying sociology and philosophy here means that you will learn from internationally renowned experts who will share their research and experience so that you gain invaluable skills for your future career.
The degree brings the social sciences into conversation with a range of philosophical traditions from contemporary analytic philosophy to ancient Stoic thought and is perf...
### Sociology and Philosophy (BA)
Our Department of Law and Criminology and Department of Politics, International Relations and Philosophy have excellent reputations for research and teaching. Studying sociology and philosophy here means that you will learn from internationally renowned experts who will share their research and experience so that you gain invaluable skills for your future career.
The degree brings the social sciences into conversation with a range of philosophical traditions from contemporary analytic philosophy to ancient Stoic thought and is perfect for you if you wish to benefit from thinking practically about how society works with the flexibility to choose philosophical subjects of particular interest to you.
The first and second year of this degree will see you studying a number of mandatory modules which will give you a good grounding in both sociology and philosophy. For your second year you will also study a number of optional modules from both sociology and philosophy whilst your third year will see you doing your dissertation in either sociology or philosophy as well as a number of optional modules, which may include Sociology of Health and Illness, Race, Ethnicity and Migration, Bioethics and Existentialist Ethics.
Our balanced approach to research and teaching guarantees high quality teaching from subject leaders, cutting edge materials and intellectually challenging debates. You will receive individual attention and flexibility to acquire expertise within your fields of interest.
Upon completion of the course you will have acquired:
* An understanding of a range of social platforms and policy issues
* Key critical thinking skills – you will be able to analyse and understand the assumptions which inform central philosophical traditions
* The ability to argue convincingly in writing and orally
* Gain an understanding of a range of social platforms and policy issues.
* Learn to argue convincingly in writing and orally.
*We sometimes make changes to our courses to improve your experience. If this happens, we’ll let you know as soon as possible.*
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-20
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A56-J20
Institution Code
R72
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
A,B,B
B,B,B
Where an applicant is taking the EPQ alongside A-levels, the EPQ will be taken into consideration and result in lower A-level grades being required. Socio-economic factors which may have impacted an applicant's education will be taken into consideration and alternative offers may be made to these applicants. General Studies and Critical Thinking A-levels are not accepted. At least five GCSEs at grade A*-C or 9-4 including English and Mathematics are also required.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 27.0, offer-merit: 18.0
Pass in a relevant subject with at least 24 level 3 credits at Distinction and the remaining level 3 credits at Merit.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
We require English Language and Mathematics GCSE at grade 4 (C)
Scottish Advanced Higher
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Distinction Distinction plus an A-level grade B.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
6,5,5 at Higher Level OR a minimum of 32 points overall.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Distinction Distinction Merit
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Plus A-level grades BB.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Requirements are as for A-levels where one non-subject-specified A-level can be replaced by the same grade in the Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Applicants with the Cambridge Pre-U are strongly encouraged to apply to Royal Holloway. Offers will be made on the basis of equivalent A-Level grades as can be found on the Royal Holloway website.
T Level
In Business or Law subjects - Accepted with Distinction grade requirement.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland, England, Channel Islands, Wales, Scotland | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| International, EU | £26,800 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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