19Jun
UndergraduateUniversity Centre Farnborough has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Explore Victorian society, Russia, colonialism and more with the advantage of a sociological perspective. This combination will give you a fascinating insight into history and how sociological themes such as crime, gender and health continue to affect the modern world. Our two-year fast-track degrees are awarded by the University of Surrey. They have been created so that you can:
- Start your career or masters course a year sooner
- Save money by paying for just two years’ tuition fees
- Save money on the costs associated with being a student
- Based at Farnborough College of Technology, we offer classroom-based lectures, a small campus experience and plenty of personalised support. This makes us a popular choice locally for those who want to study higher education in a down-to-earth setting – where you won’t get lost in the crowd.
Modules
Level 4 (Year 1: September – April) The aim of the Level 4 programme is to give you a thorough grounding in both modern history and sociology. Typical topics studied include:
- Understanding the Past
- Gender and Sexuality in 20th Century Britain
- Russia From Tsarism to Bolshevism
- Academic Skills
- Introduction to Sociology
- The Sociology of Gender
- The Sociology of Inequality
- Global Issues
- Researching the Past
- Fascism in the 20th Century
- Public History
- Industrialisation and Reform in the 19th Century
- ‘Race’ and Racism in Modern Society
- Contemporary Sociological Theories
- The Sociology of Education
- Social Research Methods
- Using the Past
- Victorian Social and Political Thought
- Radical Histories from Below
- Dissertation (History)
- The Sociology of Culture and Media
- The Sociology of Literature
- Risk Society in a Digital Age
Assessment method
A wide range of assessment methods are used in this programme, which have been chosen to suit the subject material being taught. The range of assessment methods you will experience will give you the confidence and capability to complete an honours degree and progress further in your career. Your tutor will be on hand to provide support during the assessment process and discuss any queries you may have. The range of assessment methods used in this programme includes:
- In-class tests
- Assessed assignments
- Formative assessment through assignment work feedback
- Formal seen examination
- Formal unseen examinations
- Poster presentations
How to apply
25Jan
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:
- LV13
- Institution code:
- F66
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 72 points
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9000 | Year 1 |
| EU | £9000 | Year 1 |
| International | £13000 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University Centre Farnborough
Boundary Road
Farnborough
GU14 6SB