Sociology BA (Hons)
University of Chichester
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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**Understand the world around you and how it will shape the future**Are you interested in how the world works? Does your future career involve making a difference to people and the world around you? Our BA (Hons) Sociology course provides you an in-depth understanding of how the world works and how it will evolve in the coming years and decades.**Explore the complex nature of human society**This course helps you make sense of what is happening in this period of incredible, fast-moving change, ...Read more


Understand the world around you and how it will shape the future

Are you interested in how the world works? Does your future career involve making a difference to people and the world around you? Our BA (Hons) Sociology course provides you an in-depth understanding of how the world works and how it will evolve in the coming years and decades.


Explore the complex nature of human society

This course helps you make sense of what is happening in this period of incredible, fast-moving change, as you consider what aspects have been positive and exciting and what areas have created conflict, confusion, and challenge.


Study a variety of thought-provoking topics such as:

- How people are given social status.- How gender, class, and ethnicity impact the opportunities given to us.- How culture shapes our personalities, values, and outlooks.- The role of the media in promoting ideologies.- How social change can come about through collective action and activism.


Focus on contemporary issues through a global lens

Throughout the course, you will develop skills in cultural competence, research, critical and analytical thinking as you gain a deeper understanding of a range of social issues within both British and international contexts.


Consider a wide variety of domestic and international issues including:

- Social justice- Poverty- Discrimination- Migration- Developmental psychology- Celebrity culture- Consequences of the climate crisis


Develop your own critical thinking skills

This course will not tell you what to think, but rather provide you with the knowledge and skills you will need critically consider the world around you, as you follow your own passion within the subject and undertake your own independent research.


Gain the knowledge and skills needed to make a difference

You will develop key skills in research techniques, critical thinking, and analysis that you could use in a wide range of potential future careers, especially in fields that make a difference to communities.


Learn from expert staff who really get to know you

Our small, interactive seminars mean you are seen as an individual and not just another face in the crowd, as our team of experienced experts get to know you and how best to support your academic and personal development.


On this course you will:

- Explore how the world works, why it works, and how it could change.- Consider a wide range of thought-provoking topics in both national and international contexts.- Develop your own critical thinking, research, and analysis skills that you can apply to a range of future careers.- Learn in smaller classes that allow our expert teaching staff to really get to know you and your needs.

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66/101
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79th
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Madi
27 Feb 24

The library facilities and campus are great and I like how often we have guest..Read more

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Charlie
20 Nov 23

Chichester is such a lovely area to live and study in! Support for students goes up and beyond especially from the lecturers which makes such an amazing impact in studies and uni..Read more

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CCC - BBC Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

96 - 112 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

28 Grades / Points required

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

DMM - MMM Grades / Points required

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£16,344 per year

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Students from EU

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£16,344 per year

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£16344 Per year

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University of Chichester
University of Chichester , Chichester

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Bishop Otter Campus College Lane Chichester West Sussex PO19 6PE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Fishbourne  1.1 miles away

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