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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Distance Learning
Flexible
FEB-26
3 Years
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Distance Learning
Flexible
FEB-26
3 Years
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Distance Learning
Flexible
OCT-26
3 Years
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Distance Learning
Online
FEB-26
3 - 6 Years
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Distance Learning
Flexible
FEB-27
3 Years
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In a fast-changing world, this degree offers you the chance to explore some of the major forces reshaping social life. You’ll be introduced to distinctively sociological ways of understanding the world and, in the process, will be challenged to think more deeply about contemporary social problems. You'll gain practical skills in social research and the ability to plan and conduct an independent sociological project. On graduation, you’ll not only have a well-developed understanding of the nature of society but will be in a position to make a positive difference to it.
Key features of the course- Explore lively, topical and sometimes controversial issues affecting society today- Get to grips with key sociological questions, including those to do with class, gender, race and sexuality.- Learn to evaluate evidence critically and understand sociological problems better and think like a sociologist- Explore a sociological topic of your own interest in depth in the final year.
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£23,352 overall
Students from Domestic
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£23,352 overall
Students from England
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£7,632 overall
Students from Scotland
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£7,872 overall
Students from Wales
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£7,440 overall
Students from Northern Ireland
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£24,552 overall
Students from Channel Islands
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£24,552 overall
Students from EU
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£24,552 overall
Students from International
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