Sociology BSc (Hons)

UK

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What will I learn?

**Are you ready to see the world differently, think critically and address some of society’s biggest questions?****Course description**Studying BSc (Hons) Sociology at Aston University will develop your sociological imagination whilst honing your critical thinking and analytical skills to understand the broader implications of individual actions in society.The programme delves into real-life experiences and their connections to larger social issues. You will explore the impact of social constraints, class, race, religion, and gender on inequality and life chances.You will be taught by research-active staff who are experts in contemporary topics like inequality, racism, health, migration, and more, and who constantly update their teaching based on research findings.Opting for the placement year will provide you with invaluable real-world experience, boosting your employability.**Key benefits**- **Gold standard teaching** – Aston University was awarded Gold – the highest possible rating for the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023)- **Excellent prospects** – Aston University was named runner-up in the University of the Year for Graduate Employment Award (Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide)- **Earn more** – Our graduates are among the highest paid in the country, earning on average £36,100 five years after graduating (Longitudinal Education Outcomes, 2023)- **Safe in our hands** – Ranked in the top 20 in the UK for 'graduate prospects - outcomes' (Business and management studies; Complete University Guide, 2023)- **Our academics are clear** – 96% of students felt that teaching staff were good or very good at explaining things (Politics programmes; National Student Survey, 2023)**Course details****Modules**For more information on this course and a full list of modules, visit the course page: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/sociology-bsc**Assessment method**For more information on the methods of assessment on this course, visit the course page: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/sociology-bsc

Which department am I in?

School of Social Sciences and Humanities

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£18,250.00 (19,88,451) per year
Living Costs is usually 9207

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2025

Venue

Main Campus

Aston St,,

Birmingham,

B4 7ET, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£18,250.00 (19,88,451) per year
£18250 Per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2025

Venue

Main Site

Aston Triangle,

Birmingham,

B4 7ET, CENTRAL ENGLAND, England

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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