Make invisible social structures visible. Use social theory and research methods to identify and explore the processes and forces that shape our lives.
Through this degree, you'll study and learn to apply core social theory in practice. You’ll learn to understand the structure of today’s society, how it came about, and whether we could live differently.
This course will appeal if you want to gain an analytical and methodological foundation for the study of collective and individual behaviour.
You will not only expand your knowledge of British society but also compare it with other societies around the globe. You’ll gain practical research skills so you can investigate society in practice, in original ways, and in a variety of settings.
In your first year you'll learn how sociology can be used to think in new ways about our everyday life. You'll study classical social theory and qualitative and quantitative research skills. You'll also learn how to evaluate data and information and use it to develop your own arguments tailored for different audiences.
In your second year you'll study contemporary social theory and further expand your skills in quantitative and qualitative research methods. You will also choose from a range of optional units from various areas of sociology, social policy and social science more broadly.
In your final year you’ll carry out a year-long dissertation and choose from optional units focusing on specialist areas in sociology.
Study in an enriched learning environment
You’ll learn from committed academics with expertise across the social sciences. Their international collaborations and research activities inform teaching and contribute to your learning experience.
Our researchers have specialisms in:
children and families
health
international development
justice and rights
migration
policy design and analysis
poverty
violence and crime
Prepare for your future
Those who study our social sciences degrees have excellent graduate prospects with diverse options. Our graduates have worked as social and policy researchers, civil servants, international consultants, journalists, and in multiple government, charity sector and business-related roles.
Our recent graduates have gone on to work for:
Amazon
BBC Worldwide
Goldman Sachs
Guide Dogs
Parliamentary Research Service
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How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
L304
Institution code:
B16
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Desirable A level subjects
Preference for at least one humanities subject such as History, Religious Studies, Geography, Sociology, Politics, Government and Politics, Philosophy or Psychology.
Alternative A level offer
ABB plus one of the following:
grade A in an EPQ
grade B in the Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate
grade M1 in Cambridge Pre-U Global Perspectives
grade B in a Core Mathematics qualification
grade B in AS level Mathematics or Statistics
Typical offer: Pass the Access to HE Diploma, with at least 33 credits achieved at Distinction and 6 credits achieved at Merit or above. This must include at least 9 credits achieved at Distinction in an essay-based subject.
AB in two Advanced Highers.
We make offers based on Advanced Highers. You will typically be expected to have completed five Scottish Highers and your grades in these will be considered as part of your application. We prefer applicants who have achieved at least AAABB in their Highers.
D*DD in the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (QCF).
We prefer the above qualifications to be in a relevant subject area and are unable to consider qualifications in Public Services.
35 points overall and 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects.
T levels are not considered suitable preparation for this degree programme and are therefore not accepted for entry. If you require advice on how you may academically prepare to study this degree or present with a mix of qualifications, you should contact our Admissions Progression Team at admissions-progression@bath.ac.uk.
DDD in a BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF)
We prefer the above qualifications to be in a relevant subject area and are unable to consider qualifications in Public Services.
D*DD in the Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma.
We prefer the above qualifications to be in a relevant subject area and we prefer you to have taken optional units in Sociology and Public Health.
Cambridge Pre-U alternative offer
D3, M1, M1 plus one of the following:
grade A in an EPQ
grade B in the Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge
grade M1 in Cambridge Pre-U Global Perspectives
grade B in a Core Mathematics qualification
GCSE Mathematics grade C or 4 plus GCSE English grade C or 4 (or equivalent from English language category B).
For further information and English Language equivalents, please see: https://www.bath.ac.uk/corporate-information/english-language-requirements-for-uk-qualifications-category-b/
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Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
91%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
65%
Go onto work and study:
95%
Fees and funding
Additional Fee Information
Tuition fees can be found on our web pages and are liable to increase annually. UK and Islands fees are regulated by the UK government and are subject to parliamentary approval. For all other fees, you should budget for an increase of up to 5% for every further year of study.
For information on tuition fees visit our web pages: http://www.bath.ac.uk/topics/tuition-fees/
For information about our scholarships and bursaries visit:
https://www.bath.ac.uk/topics/undergraduate-scholarships-bursaries-and-other-funding/
Provider information
Claverton Down
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Bath
BA2 7AY
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