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Sociology at Leeds Beckett University - UCAS

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Course summary

Study sociology and look at the world in a new way. You'll develop the skills to examine ideas we take for granted about how society is organised. Prepare for a rewarding career Develop your critical, analytical and interpretive skills. You’ll use your knowledge to forge a deeper understanding of the world around you. Your skillset will prime you for a wide range of careers including social work, community development and public health. As part of this course, you’ll:

  • Examine social theory, class, gender, culture, the media, globalisation, and urban sociology
  • Be encouraged to think differently and challenge commonsense understanding, be critical and reflective, and understand society in a variety of new ways
  • Build your understanding of social responsibility, not only in your professional life, but also as a citizen
  • Learn about tensions and changes in society and come to recognise how and why they develop
  • Complete a range of innovative and creative assessments and research-based assignments
  • Understand the ways in which social structure has shaped your own sense of self, and gain insight into possibilities for social change
  • Pick from a variety of modules to shape your course to your career interests
Find out more Your future This course will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to successfully apply for a variety of roles. With support throughout the course from your tutors, you’ll develop a broad range of employability skills. These could include:
  • Action planning
  • Completing applications
  • Teamwork
  • Time management
  • Written and oral communication
Your Work-Based Learning module will help you identify key skills to develop, make career plans and forge industry connections. Your learning will be assessed through a portfolio which mirrors aspects of the graduate recruitment process. Additionally, you’ll explore job sectors and how to use your skills in the world of work. Boost your CV You’ll have access to a variety of experiences such as digital micro-internships, mock interviews and workplace research projects that will help to prepare you for the workplace. Furthermore, you’ll have the opportunity to shape your own journey through volunteering, training and careers fairs. Our graduates have established rewarding careers in a variety of fields, including:
  • Marketing
  • Advertising
  • Social work
  • Teaching
  • Charity, voluntary and community groups
Why study Sociology at Leeds Beckett University...
  • Study abroad option – you could choose to spend a year living and studying abroad to broaden your experience
  • Research-led teaching that will drive your learning
  • 90% of BA (Hons) Sociology graduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation*
Percentage of respondents from this course, HESA Graduate Outcomes 21-22*

Modules

Year 1 Core Modules:

  • Doing Sociology in Leeds
  • Introduction to Social Policy
  • Sociology, Capitalism & Modernity
  • Researching Society
  • Culture, Media & Society
  • Global Capitalism
Year 2 Core Modules:
  • Modern Social Theory
  • Inequalities of Class & Culture
  • The Sociology of Gender & Feminist Perspectives
  • Exploring Social Research
  • In addition, choose from a list of Year 2 option Modules. Please check our website for a full and up-to-date list.
Year 3 Core Modules:
  • Sociology Dissertation
  • Contemporary Society & Social Futures
  • Poverty, Inequality & the Welfare State
- In addition, choose from a list of Year 3 option modules. Please check our website for a full and up-to-date list.


How to apply

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements


Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

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Sociology at Leeds Beckett University - UCAS