
Sociology with a Year Abroad BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Sociology with a Year Abroad BA (Hons)
Overview
Discover the transformative power of Sociology – on a Sociology course designed by you. Are you curious about how society functions—why inequality persists, how identities are shaped, and how power operates? If youre intrigued by these questions and passionate about making a difference in a changing world, Sociology is for you.
The BA Sociology with a Year Abroad course at UEA puts you in charge of designing the course you want to study. Our teaching emphasises creative, critical and applied learning so you can learn in ways that suit you...
<strong>Overview</strong><br/><br/>Discover the transformative power of Sociology – on a Sociology course designed by you. Are you curious about how society functions—why inequality persists, how identities are shaped, and how power operates? If youre intrigued by these questions and passionate about making a difference in a changing world, Sociology is for you. <br/><br/>The BA Sociology with a Year Abroad course at UEA puts you in charge of designing the course you want to study. Our teaching emphasises creative, critical and applied learning so you can learn in ways that suit you, whilst developing a wide range of skills and interests. The course is designed around four pathways: <br/><br/><br/>• Criminology <br/><br/><br/><br/>• The Sociology of Children and Families <br/><br/><br/><br/>• The Sociology of Social Change <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Digital Sociology <br/><br/><br/><br/>You can focus on specific modules to build your expertise in a pathway, or select modules to explore all of them, and you can change your focus if your interests change. <br/><br/>Our vibrant community of sociology experts includes social and political theorists, as well as specialists in social policy, social work, education, and global development. Your year abroad will give you the opportunity to be absorbed into university life within a different culture. You can choose from a range of our partner universities in North America, Europe, Australasia, or Asia. <br/><br/>Sociology graduates will be critical thinkers, skilled in conducting social research, articulating complex ideas, and exploring existing and emerging career opportunities. The programme’s pathways are designed to link to employment options and provide a strong foundation for postgraduate study.<br/><br/><strong>Disclaimer</strong><br/><br/>Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the providers website: <strong>www.uea.ac.uk</strong>
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
L30A
Institution Code
E14
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,A,A,B,B
Access to HE Diploma
D:30,M:15
Contextual Offer: Pass the Access to HE Diploma with Merit in 30 credits at Level 3 and pass in 15 credits at Level 3.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
Contextual offer: DMM Please see UEA website for further information on accepted combinations. Excludes BTEC Public Services, BTEC Uniformed Services and BTEC Business Administration.
Scottish Advanced Higher
B,C,C
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Principal subjects and A-level combinations are considered - please contact us.
A level
A,B,B
Contextual offer: BBC
T Level
M
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
International | £23,100 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |