Sociology
Birmingham City University
Sociology
Course Summary
Looking for Sociology courses in Birmingham? Our BA (Hons) Sociology degree allows you to take a year-long placement in industry, gaining invaluable experience before you graduate.
Sociology helps us make sense of the societies in which we live and our place within them.
As one of our longest established courses, you’ll benefit from a programme of study taking an in-depth look at contemporary sociological issues that has been honed over several decades.
You’ll explore and question social norms and discover the complex issues behind day-to-day routines and social practices.
We explore patterns and processes of inequality, examine the structure and dynamics of social hierarchies and power relations and ask why and how people shape their identities and practice their lives. We encourage you to explore how sociological knowledge can connect individuals and how it can provide you with the skills needed to participate in debates not just about what society is but how it could be.
Through the links we’ve developed with work-place organisations such as local School Academies, Citizens Advice Bureau and Woman’s Aid, we help support you to make professional contacts and to apply your studies to real-world situations when taking part in voluntary work or on placement. We also enjoy close links with the city of Birmingham itself, a diverse community perfect for sociological examination.
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Course Details - Modules
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Course Details – Assessment Method
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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: L300
Institution code: B25
Campus Name: Curzon Building Campus
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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
Most subjects considered, however Early Years and Children's Play Learning and Development are not considered.
A maximum of three subjects are considered (excluding General Studies). A levels and other level 3 qualifications
Pass with 120 credits at level 4 and merit overall. Must be in a related pathway
May be considered for advanced entry onto the second year of the degree. Subject to satisfactory comparability of modular content at level 4. A transcript will be required.
Pass with 120 credits at level 4 and 120 credit at level 5 and merit overall. Must be in a related pathway
May be considered for advanced entry onto the third year of the degree. Subject to satisfactory comparability of modular content at level 4 and 5. A transcript will be required
Contextualised reduced tariff offer: 96 tariff points or equivalent e.g. A-level CCC, BTEC Extended Diploma MMM, BTEC Diploma DD
Please visit: http://www.bcu.ac.uk/student-info/offer-making-strategy for more information about contextual offers.
Where a combination of Advanced Highers and Highers are taken you must achieve grades CD in two Advanced Highers and grade CC in two Highers
Considered with one A level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
Most subjects considered, however Early Years and Children's Play Learning and Development are not considered.
112 UCAS tariff points A maximum of two subjects along with two A levels or level 3 qualifications. excluding General Studies
Pass 60 credits overall At least 45 credits at level 3. 18 level 3 must be achieved at either merit or distinction grade. In a Social Sciences/Humanities pathway
112 UCAS tariff points Considered with two A level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
Most subjects considered, however Early Years and Children's Play Learning and Development are not considered.
Where a combination of Advanced Highers and Highers are taken you must achieve grades CD in two Advanced Highers and grade CC in two Highers
112 UCAS tariff points Considered with one A level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
Most subjects considered, however Early Years and Children's Play Learning and Development are not considered.
112 UCAS tariff points Considered with two A level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
Most subjects considered, however Early Years and Children's Play Learning and Development are not considered.
Considered with one A level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
Most subjects considered, however Early Years and Children's Play Learning and Development are not considered.
112 UCAS tariff points. Considered with two A level or equivalent level 3 qualifications
Considered with one A level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
112 UCAS tariff points Considered with two A level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
Most subjects considered, however Early Years and Children's Play Learning and Development are not considered.
For Students who do not already hold GCSE in English Language at grade C/4 or above Standard Level English Language (not Literature) English A-grade 4 or above or English B - grade 5 from IB Diploma will be accepted.
Most subjects considered, however Early Years and Children's Play Learning and Development are not considered.
Four subjects This must include English Language taken at either Ordinary level (minimum grade O1-O4 or A-C/A1-C3) or Higher level minimum grade H5/D1
112 UCAS tariff points Considered with one A level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
Most subjects considered, however Early Years and Children's Play Learning and Development are not considered.
See level 3 entry under Irish Leaving Certificate for full details
112 UCAS tariff points Considered with two A level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
Most subjects considered, however Early Years and Children's Play Learning and Development are not considered.
112 UCAS tariff points Considered with one A level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
112 UCAS tariff points Considered with one A level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
112 UCAS tariff points Considered with two A level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
112 UCAS tariff points Considered with two A level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
112 UCAS tariff points. Considered with two A level or equivalent level 3 qualifications
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | AdditionalDetails |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.0 | overall with no less than 5.5 in any level |
Unistats information
Student satisfaction : 85%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 58%
Go onto work and study: 82%
Fees and funding
| EU | 9250.0 | Year 1 |
| England | 9250.0 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 9250.0 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | 9250.0 | Year 1 |
| Wales | 9250.0 | Year 1 |
Additional Fee Information
Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.
Provider information
University House
15 Bartholomew Row
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Birmingham
B5 5JU
15 Bartholomew Row
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Birmingham
B5 5JU