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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Newcastle City Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Newcastle City Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
If you are looking to develop a global understanding of society, social dynamics and modern life expertise in research and analysis and strong decision-making skills, you will need an enquiring mind and a desire to get out into the community to see the ‘real issues and get involved in bringing about change.
The programme gives you the skills to explore the many ways that people live in contemporary societies probing the nature of power, identities, cultures and change that characterise our lives.
Why choose Northumbria to study Sociology?
You will explore the theories, research and debates in the discipline giving you the tools and creativity to investigate the pressing issues of our time – belonging, inequality, mobilities, solidarity, climate change and how social locations such as class, sexuality, race, gender and disability are woven into everyday life. You will be trained to think clearly and critically about the social world – skills highly valued by employers.
You will graduate prepared for employment in a number of fields that require a sophisticated, critical and questioning understanding of the workings of society, including central government, the police, the prison system, community safety and education.
How will my BSc (Hons) Sociology degree provide me with the skills needed for my career?
Through this course you will develop a range of skills and attributes which will help you develop into an active agent of social change.
You will develop a sociological imagination which allows you to critically link individual actions to social structures. You will critically evaluate evidence and theory in order to challenge your own ideas, justify your arguments and evaluate those of others. You will apply appropriate theory and research methods to complex real world problems. You will be trained in a range of forms of effective communication formats which address diverse audiences. Consequently you will graduate prepared for employment in a number of fields that require a sophisticated, critical and questioning understanding of the workings of society.
Our graduates go on to work in the public and not-for-profit sectors including central government, charities and research organisations, community safety and education.
Mode of Study
3 years Full Time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad
Exam type
UCAS TariffUCAS Tariff:
112 Grades / Points required
From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, T Level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate.Find out how many points your qualifications are worth by using the UCAS Tariff calculator: www.ucas.com/ucas/tariff-calculatorNorthumbria University is committed to supporting all individuals to achieve their ambitions. We have a range of schemes and alternative offers to make sure as many individuals as possible are given an opportunity to study at our University regardless of personal circumstances or background. To find out more, review our Northumbria Entry Requirement Essential Information page for further details www.northumbria.ac.uk/entryrequirementsinfoSubject Requirements:There are no specific subject requirements for this course.GCSE Requirements:Applicants will need Maths and English Language at minimum grade 4/C, or an equivalent.Additional Requirements:There are no additional requirements for this course.International Qualifications:We welcome applicants with a range of qualifications which may not match those shown above.If you have qualifications from outside the UK, find out what you need by visiting www.northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountryEnglish Language Requirements:International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*).*The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades in our English Language section: www.northumbria.ac.uk/englishqualifications
Students living in
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£9,535 per year
Students from Domestic
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£19,350 per year
Students from EU
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£19,350 per year
Students from International
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