How do people function in society? Do we pull together because we want to, or because we have to? What motivates so many people to migrate from their own societies to others?
Our course provides a thorough grounding in social psychology and sociology, exploring why individuals, groups, and cultures are the way they are and examining why they might be different, as well as developing your qualitative and quantitative research skills.
You explore the many different social tensions, interactions and networks that make up everyday life from how we relate to politicians...
How do people function in society? Do we pull together because we want to, or because we have to? What motivates so many people to migrate from their own societies to others?<br/><br/>Our course provides a thorough grounding in social psychology and sociology, exploring why individuals, groups, and cultures are the way they are and examining why they might be different, as well as developing your qualitative and quantitative research skills.<br/><br/>You explore the many different social tensions, interactions and networks that make up everyday life from how we relate to politicians, celebrities and friends, to how we define ourselves, our families, and others. You engage your curiosity about a wide selection of sociological questions and topic, including:<br/><br/><br/>- Social psychology, psychoanalysis and social interaction<br/><br/><br/>- Psychology and the science of human behaviour<br/><br/><br/>- Sociology of migration, religious belief, and multinational corporations<br/><br/><br/>- Receive training in sociological methods – how to design a survey, conduct an interview, and use quantitative analysis from basic statistic to big data – in order to ask the difficult questions<br/><br/><br/>You also have the opportunity to complete a supervised dissertation on a topic that inspires you, encouraging you to think differently and connect with live issues and debates.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
10/2025
Campus
Colchester Campus
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
CL93
Institution Code
E70
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
UCAS Tariff112 120 Offers will be made from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels. Access to HE DiplomaD:6,M:39 We can only accept QAA approved Access to HE Diplomas International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme29 30 Or three Higher Level certificates with 555-554. We are happy to consider a combination of separate IB Diploma Programmes at both Higher and Standard Level. Exact offer levels will vary depending on the range of subjects being taken at higher and standar Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDM Offers will be made in the range of DDM to DMM or 120-112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels Entry requirements for students studying BTEC qualifications are dependent on subjects studied. Advice can be provided on an individual basis. A levelB,B,B Offers will be made in the range of BBB to BBC or 120-112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £20,475 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |