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**This is a Connected Degree**
Portsmouth is the only University in the UK with the flexibility to choose when to do an optional paid placement or self-employed year. Either take a placement in your third year, or finish your studies first and complete a placement in your fourth year. You can decide if and when to take a placement after youve started your course.
**Overview**
Understand how and why the world is changing on this BSc (Hons) Sociology degree.
Step into the centre of critical debates on current social and political issues, from Brexi...
**This is a Connected Degree**<br/><br/>Portsmouth is the only University in the UK with the flexibility to choose when to do an optional paid placement or self-employed year. Either take a placement in your third year, or finish your studies first and complete a placement in your fourth year. You can decide if and when to take a placement after youve started your course.<br/><br/>**Overview**<br/><br/>Understand how and why the world is changing on this BSc (Hons) Sociology degree. <br/><br/>Step into the centre of critical debates on current social and political issues, from Brexit and Black Lives Matter, to income inequality, drone warfare, veganism and the #metoo movement. Make sense of what’s going on, why it’s happening, and what we can do about it.<br/><br/>On this BSc (Hons) Sociology degree, you’ll learn classical sociological theories and have the chance to specialise in what interests you most.<br/><br/>Youll graduate with the skills to critically engage with the world around you, aa well as the confidence, knowledge and methods to enact positive change.<br/><br/>**Course highlights**<br/><br/><br/>- Tailor your studies to topics that matter most to you – from gender, sexuality, race, and social class, to happiness, the body, and the politics of nationalism<br/><br/><br/>- Learn ways to apply classical sociological theories, such as developing policies and actions to produce social change and solutions to the pressing issues affecting the world right now<br/><br/><br/>- Learn from leading sociologists whose research is addressing social issues around the world<br/><br/><br/>- Hear from industry specialists on topics such as racism, asylum and gender-based violence – recent guest speakers have come from Friends Without Borders and Portsmouth Abuse and Rape Counselling Services (PARCS)<br/><br/><br/>- Build competent research skills that support you to carry out your own research and analysis of issues youre passionate about – previous student dissertations were on the Black Lives Matter movement, online dating, musical taste and K-Pop, happiness and social media, becoming vegan and racism in sport<br/><br/><br/>- Follow an optional media studies pathway, where you could explore topics such as digital cultures and media fandom<br/><br/><br/>**Careers and opportunities**<br/>The knowledge you gain on this course, coupled with the communication, research, critical thinking and analysis skills you learn, means youll have lots of career options when you graduate.<br/><br/>In fact, 95% of graduates from this course are in work or further study 15 months after graduation, earning an average starting salary of £22,000 – higher than the national average for sociology graduates. After 5 years, you could earn up to an average of £32,000.<br/><br/>After the course you could also continue your studies to a PhD or other postgraduate qualification, following in the footsteps of your lecturers.<br/><br/>What sectors can you work in with a sociology degree?<br/><br/>Many of our sociology graduates go into people-focused roles, or in roles that allow them to do research, shape social policies or bring about social change.<br/><br/>Areas you could go into include:<br/><br/><br/>- teaching and lecturing (with additional training or further study)<br/><br/><br/>- research and policy<br/><br/><br/>- health and social care<br/><br/><br/>- advertising, marketing and media<br/><br/><br/>- local government<br/><br/><br/>- careers advice, human resources and recruitment<br/><br/><br/>- charity work and community development<br/><br/><br/>What jobs can you do with a sociology degree?<br/><br/>Roles you could go onto include:<br/><br/><br/>- fundraising and project manager<br/><br/><br/>- hr adviser<br/><br/><br/>- housing strategy and policy officer<br/><br/><br/>- social worker<br/><br/><br/>- evidence and evaluation manager<br/><br/><br/>- peer support and young persons service manager<br/><br/><br/>- recruitment consultant<br/><br/><br/>- senior research executive<br/><br/><br/>- marketing manager<br/><br/><br/>- data analyst<br/><br/><br/>- fraud operations executive<br/><br/><br/>To give you the best chance of securing the ideal job when you graduate, our Careers and Employability service can help you find relevant work experience during your course.<br/><br/>Well also be available to help, advise and support you for up to 5 years as you advance in your career.
Portsmouth offers guaranteed accommodation to all Clearing applicants who accept an offer within 48 hours and enrol by 23rd August.
All Clearing students are guaranteed an offer of a room in halls, T&C's apply, visit Portsmouth's website to learn more.
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Portsmouth offers guaranteed accommodation to all Clearing applicants who accept an offer within 48 hours and enrol by 23rd August.<br/><br/>All Clearing students are guaranteed an offer of a room in halls, T&C's apply, visit Portsmouth's website to learn more.<br/><br/>Sign up for Priority Clearing to get accommodation information straight to your inbox as well as access to Portsmouth's VIP Clearing days on Saturday 19th August and Monday 21st August. Priority Clearing applicants will also get exclusive Clearing updates, a priority call back on Results Day, an invitation to a dedicated Clearing webinar on Tuesday 1st August, and one-to-one application support.<br/><br/>Through the webinar and open days, students can get a feel for Portsmouth's welcoming campus and community before joining the university. With guaranteed accommodation, they can rest easy and ensure they are in the heart of the student community.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
23/09/2024
Campus
Main Site
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
L300
Institution Code
P80
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
UCAS TariffScottish HigherAcceptable when combined with other qualifications. Access to HE Diploma106-112 Tariff points from the Access to HE Diploma. International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammePearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)GCSE/National 4/National 53 GCSEs at grade C or above to include English and Mathematics/3 GCSEs at grade 4 or above to include English and Mathematics. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Acceptable when combined with other qualifications. Scottish Advanced Higher104-112 Tariff points to include a minimum of 2 Advanced Highers. Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalCambridge Pre-U score of 44-46. Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)104-112 points from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate including 1 A level, plus the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)Acceptable when combined with other qualifications. A levelT Level |
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