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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Sandwich
SEP-25
4 Years
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- This robustly academic social science course integrates global perspectives, providing a broader outlook and understanding of issues in society - Develop a versatile skillset - this degree will prepare you for a wide variety of careers thanks to the analytical and communication skills you’ll acquire throughout your course- Choose from either a 30-week ‘sandwich’ placement, or a shorter four-week placement – which could give you a professional skillset and crucial contacts as well as potentially making you more employable- Develop your own piece of research based on a topic that interests you, or aligns itself with your future career or study plans, in your final year dissertation - Learn from expert social scientists in fields including society and social formation, social anthropology, criminology, cultural diversity and social welfare. - We're proud that 100% of students were in work or further study fifteen months after graduating. Sociology is rapidly becoming more relevant in our contemporary world and as a result, the number and range of possible job opportunities have escalated. Develop skills suitable for a range of job opportunities in culture, media, teaching, research, human resources, and public and business services.
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Scottish HigherScottish Higher:
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Scottish Advanced Higher:
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UCAS Tariff:
104 - 120 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
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Extended Project:
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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
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OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:
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OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma:
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OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma:
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Pearson BTEC 90-Credit Diploma (QCF):
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DMM Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
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Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF):
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T Level:
M Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
104 - 120 tariff points from Scottish Highers
104 - 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers.
104 - 120 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM.
102 - 118 tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades.
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by 2 A-levels or equivalent
28 - 31 points
112 tariff points (Grade DMM)
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff
104 tariff points (Grade D*D)
We accept this qualification as part of the overall UCAS tariff.
This course requires Distinction, Merit, Merit (112 tariff points).
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff
Accepted as part of the overall tariff.
Merit (120 UCAS tariff points)
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.
Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.
Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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£18,700 per year
Students from EU
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£18,700 per year
Students from International
£18700 Per year
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