Sociology and Law - BA (Hons)
University of Gloucestershire
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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This course focuses on the significant issues of the day and how they impact on everyday life. You’ll examine inequality, social injustice, terrorism, migration, democracy, and citizenship and media representation. Our Sociology for Social Justice learning approach means that you will work alongside real-world organisations tackling issues such as community cohesion and social exclusion.You’ll contribute to live research projects and have the opportunity to explore international sociological ...Read more

This course focuses on the significant issues of the day and how they impact on everyday life. You’ll examine inequality, social injustice, terrorism, migration, democracy, and citizenship and media representation. Our Sociology for Social Justice learning approach means that you will work alongside real-world organisations tackling issues such as community cohesion and social exclusion.
You’ll contribute to live research projects and have the opportunity to explore international sociological issues in destinations such as Bosnia and South Africa. You can also gain academic credit and professional experience through an internship in preparation for your career. When you graduate you’ll be well-prepared to make a difference to people’s lives.
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Explore the fundamental principles of law in England and Wales on a law degree designed to enable prospective lawyers to obtain the legal knowledge, skills and attributes needed to pursue a career in law, aligned with professional standards.
You’ll take part in engaging and stimulating teaching through our interactive and challenging teaching sessions. You’ll obtain knowledge and skills in key areas of the Law of England and Wales as well as gaining an insight into international law. You can also specialise in a range of subjects including family law, company law, intellectual property law and human rights depending on your area of interest.

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Sociology
  UCAS
WUSCA ranking:
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85/279
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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49th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
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72nd
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22 Jan 25

Best Aspects of My University Experience: The University of Gloucestershire provides a highly supportive and inclusive learning environment. The lecturers are approachable and..Read more

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11 Dec 24

The library is an absolutely wonderful place to just sit and study, there's so many different sections that you can either sit and do assignments in or read in. Outside of that,..Read more

Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BCC - BBB Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

104 - 120 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DMM - DDM Grades / Points required

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M Grades / Points required

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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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Students from England

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£17,425 per year

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£17,425 per year

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University of Gloucestershire
University of Gloucestershire , Cheltenham

Spread across three picturesque campuses, the University of Gloucestershire (UoG) offers a broad range of undergraduate and...

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University of Gloucestershire
Swindon Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 4AZ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Cheltenham Spa  0.6 miles away

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