**Course overview** - How does society work? What makes one society different from another? With our BA (Hons) Sociology degree you’ll look beyond the everyday to understand contemporary society and how it shapes our lives. - During this course you’ll develop expertise in research and analysis as you critically reflect on, discuss and talk about topical social issues from a local, national and international perspective. - You’ll gain a deep understanding of key sociological theorists and important issues. Our emphasis on studying these in an international context will be particularly useful if you plan to study or work overseas. - You’ll have the opportunity to tailor your degree to your interests. Modules include the sociology of religion, the sociology of gender, the sociology of childhood, and crime and society. **Why study with us** - Our Sociology courses are ranked 3rd in the North West for teaching quality – National Student Survey 2019. - Our Sociology courses are also ranked 3rd in the North West for assessment and feedback - National Student Survey 2019. - You’ll get the opportunity to study abroad at one of our partner universities in Europe and as far afield as Australia, Brazil, Canada and China. **Further information** - On this course you’ll benefit from our Centre for Volunteering and Community Leadership (CVCL) which enables you to get involved in projects which make a positive difference to people’s lives. They offer a range of volunteering projects in the UK and Internationally so you’re bound to find something that inspires you. - We encourage you to participate in ‘real world’ learning throughout your course. CVCL enables you to get involved in a wide range of local, national and international community projects. They offer a number of second and third-year modules which are accredited by the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM).

Year 1: Compulsory Modules; Essential Study Skills for Higher Education, Developing Academic Knowledge, Target Award Extended Study, Learning by Experience. Year Long Modules; Introduction to Criminology and Criminal Justice, Introduction to Education, Childhood and Deaf Studies, Introduction to History, Introduction to Philosophy, Introduction to Sociology, Film and Media Theory, Introduction to Literature, Introduction to Creative Writing, Themes in Archaeology, Introduction to Psychology Year 2: Core Modules: Sociological ways of thinking, Doing social research. Optional Modules: Media and culture, Youth, Identity and Difference, Childhood inequalities, Crime and Society, Communities, cultures, and identities, Education for everyone?, State and Society; Europe 1815-1914, Volunteering and community action, Peer led outreach education, Elective (such as a Language) Year 3: Core Modules: Contemporary Thinkers, Innovative Research. Optional Modules: Understanding Interpersonal Violence, Sociology of Religion, The Sociology of Social Movements, Sociology and Education, Diversity and inclusion in Education, Diversity and Inclusive Practice with Children and Adults, Perceptions of crime and punishment in England 1700-1900, Community history project, Philosophy of science and social theory, Mentoring in the community Year 4: Core Modules: Dissertation in Sociology. Optional Modules: Sexy bodies; sexuality and the body, Sociology of Disability, Sociology of childhood, Suspect populations and insecure spaces, Sex, Violence and Strategies, Human Trafficking and ‘Modern Day’ Slavery, Student Initiated Module, Thatcher’s Britain 1979-1990, Public space in the city: a social and cultural history c.1850-1910

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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.

Course code: S789

Institution code: C30

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IELTS (Academic)	6.0	with no component score less than 5.5 (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date)

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England	6000.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	6000.0	Year 1
Scotland	6000.0	Year 1
Wales	6000.0	Year 1
Channel Islands	6000.0	Year 1

Please note fees for the foundation year will be £6,000, and then £9,250 per year for the remainder of the course. *subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index inflation rate

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