Course Summary

Please note that the information provided relates to the current academic year and is subject to change without notice by Sheffield Hallam University. Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information. **Course Summary** * Investigate social identities like ethnicity, class, sexuality, age, disability, gender and religion to understand privilege and disadvantage. * Explore social movements for equality in a global context * Evaluate the relative power of groups and individuals drawing on complex cultural and material resources The first year introduces you to core sociological knowledge and skills taught by friendly and approachable staff. You progress to more specialised modules in the second and third years, with ample opportunity to develop your personal interests and build employability skills with peers and colleagues. **How you learn** All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive. Staff are experts in their fields and bring their research-based knowledge to all the teaching and learning activities undertaken on the course. Lectures, seminars, workshops and tutorials combine to challenge your understanding of the social world and help you develop self-confidence and motivation – essential to all graduate jobs. You will also discover new knowledge and ideas through a variety of field trips, events and guest speakers arranged throughout the year. You learn through * lectures * seminars * workshops * tutorials * field trips * events * guest speakers * group learning There are opportunities to study abroad at one of our partner universities with the possibility of funding through the Erasmus+ programme (until 2023) or the Turing Scheme.. **Applied learning** **Live projects** You will undertake live projects as part of your degree, to give you a taste of how you can use the skills learnt on the course in the real world. An example of this is getting to work on a project brief for a local charity, undertaking desk-based research which helps their work and forms the basis for your assessment. You can then list this work on your CV. You can choose from a range of elective modules, such as environment and society, youth studies, propaganda and media studies, and education policy. Alongside this, you undertake a more demanding commissioned project, working in a team to meet the needs of a local organisation. **Field Trips** On each year of the course, you can take a field trip at no additional cost. In recent years these have included: First year– a visit to the International Slavery Museum in Liverpool. Second year– 4-day visit to Edinburgh Third year– dissertation conference **Work placements** In the second year, many students opt to go on an eight-week structured work placement. This gives you a real-world experience to prepare you for your future career. Past students have worked on projects under the direction of a supervisor in workplaces such as hospitals, police service, schools, council departments and community associations. Alternatively, you can study abroad for 12 weeks at a university in Europe, Australia, USA or Canada. Taught in English, you have a choice of modules. This is a chance to learn about different cultures and learning styles, as well as travel to new places and meet new people. **Networking opportunities** As a Sociology student you will be enrolled as a member of the Social Policy Association (SPA) – funded by the University. The SPA is the UK’s professional association for teachers, researchers, students and practitioners of social policy. It offers you access to extensive networks that can support your studies and career development.

Course Details - Modules

Year 1 Compulsory modules Deviance, Order And Protest 20 Graduate Development 20 Media, Representation And Society 20 Researching Society 20 Shaping Societies 20 The Sociological Imagination 20 Year 2 Compulsory modules Applied Research Methods 20 Inequality, Identity And Intersectionality 20 Theorising Modernities 20 Elective modules Beliefs, Values And Religion 20 Education: Theory, Policy And Practice 20 Environment And Society 20 Health And Inequalities 20 Spin, Propaganda And The Media 20 Work Placement 60 Work Project 20 Youth: Chaos And Control 20 Year 3 optional modules Placement Year Final year Compulsory modules Dissertation (Sociology) 40 Elective modules Advanced Research Methods 20 Comparing Social Issues And Policy In A Global Context 20 Crime And The Media 20 Culture, Media And Consumption 20 Drug Use In Context 20 Education, Power And Control 20 Experiences Of Health, Illness And Disability 20 Families And Kinship: A Sociological Insight Into Family History Studies 20 Globalisation, Gender And Work 20 Power, Sex And The Body 20 Social Theory And Film: Modern, Postmodern And Postcolonial 20 Tokenisms, Fetishes & Religion 20 Understanding Human Rights: Disrupting Universalism 20 Understanding Modern Masculinities 20 Work, Employment And Globalisation 20

Course Details – Assessment Method

Coursework Practicals

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

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: L300

Institution code: S21

Campus Name: Main Site

Campus code:

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

This must include at least 64 points from two A levels, or equivalent BTEC National qualifications. For example: BCC at A Level. DMM in BTEC Extended Diploma. A combination of qualifications, which may include AS Levels, EPQ and general studies.

At least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2 from a relevant Open College Network accredited course.


Please note the University will only admit students who are aged 18 or over at the point of enrolment.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/sociology-and-politics/ba-honours-sociology/

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 6.5 With at least 5.5 in all skills.
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 79%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 70%

Go onto work and study: 90%

Fees and funding

EU 14415.0 Year 1
International 14415.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Our tuition fees for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2022/23 are regulated by the UK government and are yet to be confirmed. For an indication, our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2021/22 is £9,250 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200. † If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations. Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2022/23 is £14,415 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.

Provider information

City Campus
Howard Street
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Sheffield
S1 1WB

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