Course summary
Change and uncertainty are making it more important than ever to have the skills and knowledge to address new and urgent challenges. Sociology is uniquely positioned to provide important contributions to understanding challenges as diverse as the impact of social media; cancel culture; sustainable development; climate change; inequalities, and social justice. Our Sociology degree at the University of South Wales reflects the teaching terms’ interest in, and commitment to, an applied Sociology which directly engages with these real world issues. Key areas of study include:
- Conflict, Change and Social Divisions - Sociology students will develop an understanding of the interrelationship between the social, economic and political dimensions of modern societies, and the impact of these.
- Local, Global, National - Social changes are blurring the boundaries between domestic and foreign affairs, and so we examine the forces affecting lives locally, as well as across the globe.
- Contemporary Issues and Theory - Our Sociology degree considers how theoretical sociological understandings provides insights which enable a nuanced and multi-faceted understanding of everyday contemporary issues.
- Responses, Choices and Solutions - whether through the development of government social policy, the actions of NGOs or grassroots activism our degree considers how we might respond to the challenges faced by contemporary societies.
Modules
Our modules have been carefully designed to provide a blend of theoretical and applied Sociology with complementary international, economic, and political dimensions. In doing so, our aim is to equip you with an understanding of the blurred boundaries which exist between personal troubles and public issues, and of how our lives are influenced and informed by underlying structures and geographically distant forces. Whilst providing a shared foundation in Sociological thinking, our modules have also been designed to enable students to pursue and develop their own particular areas of interest. We have sought to do this through our module content and innovative assessment models, which allows you to analyse and respond to issues of your choice. This process builds to a final year dissertation which, with one-to-one tutor support, provides you with the opportunity to conduct your own research project on an area of your choice. Year 1: Classical Sociological Theories Poverty, Inequality and Social Welfare Social Justice and Social Exclusion Past, Present & Future Sociologies Research, Evaluation & Policy Equity, Equality and Diversity Year 2: Contemporary Sociological Theory Society and the Environment Design Thinking, Research Methods & Project Management Work Experience in Sociology Global Perspectives on Violence and Conflict Youth Studies, Young People and Social Policy Year 3: Dissertation – Social Policy Global Studies Self and Society Civil Society and Community Activism
How to apply
29Jan
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:
- 1J13
- Institution code:
- W01
- Campus name:
- Pontypridd
- Campus code:
- A
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 80 points
A level - CDD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMP
Access to HE Diploma
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024) - C
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level - Pass (C and above)
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £9000 | Year 1 |
| England | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9000 | Year 1 |
| International | £12600 | 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
Students have access to a wide range of resources including textbooks, publications, and computers in the University’s library and via online resources. In most cases they are more than sufficient to complete a course of study. Where there are additional costs, either obligatory or optional, these are detailed on the University website (on individual course pages). Of course students may choose to purchase their own additional personal resources/tools over and above those listed to support their studies at their own expense. All stationery and printing costs are at a student’s own expense.
Students from Wales and the EU may be eligible for a means-tested Welsh Government Learning Grant. Please visit the University website for full details.
Provider information
University of South Wales
Llantwit Road
Treforest
Pontypridd
CF37 1DL