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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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30-SEP-24
3 Years
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Full time
30-SEP-24
3 Years
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We are living through a time of tumultuous and rapid change, but why is this the case? What are the underpinning explanations? What is the impact of this wider social change on our identities, relationships and communities? These are the kinds of questions that shape our Sociology degree here at Birmingham.This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to critically engage issues such as globalisation, the changing nature of work and the family, gender roles and sexuality, multiculturalism, the impact of the media and information technologies, and new forms of politics. In addition to the 'big picture' social theories we will place a strong emphasis on developing social science research skills - so valued by employers - with research methods training in each year. This culminates in a final year dissertation where you research and write an extended piece on a topic of your own choice, with the support of an expert supervisor. This reflects our view that you should be doing Sociology, not just reading about it, from the very start of your degree. In addition to our Single Honours programme, Sociology can also be studied as part of a range of Joint Honours options including Political Science, Social Policy, Philosophy, and Education.
Exam type
A levelA level:
ABB Grades / Points required
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
32 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDD Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
General Studies: Not accepted
Accepted in place of A levels with the following grade equivalencies: D2 = A*; D3 = A; M2 = B. Combinations of A levels and Principle subjects are accepted. NB required subjects must be offered (see A level Section)
6,5,5 at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Accepted in place of a non-required A level with the equivalent grade.
Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.
Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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22,380 per year
Students from International
This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
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