Sociology

Aston University, Birmingham
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Sociology

A-Level Entry

BBC - BCC

About this course

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

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades BBC - BCC
    BTEC DDM

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Birmingham

    Sandwich

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Birmingham

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2317 Teachers of English as a foreign language
    2319 Teaching professionals
    3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
    3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
    4112 Local government administrative occupations
    3415 Musicians

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Birmingham
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Sociology

    Offered by

    Aston University, Birmingham

    Birmingham

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