Sociology is the ‘science of society,’ and involves studying how processes of social change affect peoples’ everyday lives.
Through studying Sociology at Chester, you will be given the skills and support you need in order to develop a ‘sociological imagination’ of your own. You will be introduced to cutting-edge research and theoretical perspectives that will help you to challenge dominant understandings of social problems, issues and debates.
Sociology graduates pursue diverse career paths including in the public sector and civil service, politics and government, ...
Sociology is the ‘science of society,’ and involves studying how processes of social change affect peoples’ everyday lives.<br/><br/>Through studying Sociology at Chester, you will be given the skills and support you need in order to develop a ‘sociological imagination’ of your own. You will be introduced to cutting-edge research and theoretical perspectives that will help you to challenge dominant understandings of social problems, issues and debates.<br/><br/>Sociology graduates pursue diverse career paths including in the public sector and civil service, politics and government, social work, charity and advocacy work, PR, advertising, market research, journalism, academia and teaching.<br/><br/>Our team has a wide range of backgrounds and experience. Modules are written in line with staff’s research interests, and include areas such as inequality and the welfare state, race and racism, gender identity and the body, globalisation, sustainability, protest and social change. How is ‘globalisation’ reshaping the world we live in? What are the major social divisions and conflicts affecting society today? How does the mass media influence our perception of these conflicts and divisions? These are just some of the questions you’ll look at.<br/><br/>Foundation Year courses have been designed for students who do not have the necessary academic qualifications needed to enter directly into the first year of a degree but who have the ability and commitment to do so. Once the Foundation Year has been completed successfully, you can then go on to complete your degree.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
Chester
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Course Code
L304
Institution Code
C55
Points of Entry
Foundation
UCAS TariffScottish HigherC,C,C,C Access to HE DiplomaAccess to HE Diploma - Pass overall International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammePearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)MMP Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H4,H4,H4,H5,H5 A level72 UCAS points overall including a D at A level. T Level |
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