Sociology (with integrated foundation year)

Aberystwyth University
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time including foundation year 4 Years Sociology

Avg. Graduate Salary

£23,000

About this course

BA Sociology with integrated Foundation Year degree, at Aberystwyth University, will train you to develop a critical awareness of and engagement with the social world. Following the foundation year, the syllabus of this course is identical to its sister course [Sociology, L300].

By studying this course, you will develop a thorough grounding in the conceptual and theoretical approaches that have been employed by sociologists to study the world around us. You will also develop your ability to analyse social phenomena through training in the collection, analysis and presentation of sociological data. Some of the distinctive aspects of Aberystwyth’s approach to Sociology include:

  • Emphasising the value and significance of a field-based approach to Sociology, with field exercises being integrated into lecture modules, and a dedicated Field-Based Sociology module in year 2;

  • Integrating more applied perspectives into the teaching that we undertake on key themes and concepts in Sociology to demonstrate its real-world significance (and, in doing so, help with the employability of our Sociology graduates);

  • Drawing on our research strengths and to ensure that students are exposed to cutting-edge theoretical and empirical understandings of the social world.

    Benefits of Foundation Year

    A degree course with a foundation year enables you to gain the knowledge and skills required to succeed at degree-level studies. In addition, many of our Foundation year schemes offer some flexibility within the subject area giving you more time to decide on a specific subject pathway.

    During the Foundation year of the degree, you will explore a range of subjects, develop essential skills such as research and critical analysis, developing arguments and self-evaluation.

    Foundation year students have full access to all campus facilities, societies and everything else that Aberystwyth students’ community has to offer. You will be supported by the University personal tutor system and have access to Student Support and Careers Services. Funding and availability of student loans are identical to all other undergraduates and you can apply for a place through UCAS in the same way as any other of our undergraduate degrees.

    • Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2317 Teachers of English as a foreign language
    3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
    2319 Teaching professionals
    4112 Local government administrative occupations
    3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
    2434 Business and related research professionals

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time including foundation year
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Aberystwyth
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Sociology
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £23,000

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    Aberystwyth University

    Wales

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