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Course summary

Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information. Course summary

  • Understand privilege and disadvantage across different social identities.
  • Investigate ethnicity, class, sexuality, age, disability, gender and religion.
  • Explore social movements for equality in a global context.
  • Evaluate the relative power of groups and individuals drawing on complex cultural and material resources.
  • Prepare for the degree with an extra foundation year at the start.
The first year introduces you to core sociological knowledge and skills – taught by friendly and approachable staff. You’ll progress to more specialised modules in the second and third years – developing your personal interests and building employability skills. If you don't meet the entry requirements for our BA (Hons) courses – or if you’re not quite ready for studying at degree-level – we recommend you take our foundation course. You’ll share the foundation year with other Social Science students before moving onto your degree. How you learn You’ll undertake live projects as part of your degree, getting a taste of how to use the skills you learn on the course in the real world. For example, working on a project brief for a local charity – undertaking desk-based research, helping them while also forming the basis for your assessment. You’ll also be able to list this work on your CV. You can choose from a range of elective modules – such as environment and society, youth studies, propaganda and media studies, and education policy. Alongside this, you’ll undertake a more demanding commissioned project, working in a team to meet the needs of a local organisation. Our staff are experts in their fields – bringing their research-based knowledge to all the teaching and learning activities on the course. Lectures, seminars, workshops and tutorials all challenge your understanding of the social world – helping you develop self-confidence and motivation, which is essential for all graduate-level jobs. You’ll also discover new knowledge and ideas through a variety of field trips, events and guest speakers arranged throughout the year. You’ll be supported by staff every step of the way to become your very best.. This might be by working with others in small groups, or by developing your own independent learning style. You learn through
  • lectures
  • seminars
  • workshops
  • tutorials
  • field trips
  • events
  • guest speakers
  • group learning
You will be supported in your learning journey towards highly skilled, graduate level employment through a number of key areas. These include
  • access to our unique student support triangle to help with your personal, academic and career development.
  • access to our Skills Centre with one to ones, webinars and online resources, where you can get help with planning and structuring your assignments.
  • industry-specific employability activities such as live projects, learning in simulated environments and networking opportunities.
Applied learning Live projects You’ll undertake live projects as part of your degree, getting a taste of how to use the skills you learn on the course in the real world. For example, working on a project brief for a local charity – undertaking desk-based research, helping them while also forming the basis for your assessment. You’ll also be able to list this work on your CV. You can choose from a range of elective modules – such as environment and society, youth studies, propaganda and media studies, and education policy. Alongside this, you’ll undertake a more demanding commissioned project, working in a team to meet the needs of a local organisation.

Modules

Year 1 - Compulsory modules Introduction To The Psychological, Political, Legal, Criminal Justice And Sociological Sciences 60 The Practice Of Social Science 60 Year 2 - Compulsory modules Deviance, Order And Protest Graduate Development Media, Representation And Society Researching Society Shaping Societies The Sociological Imagination Year - Compulsory modules Applied Research Methods Inequality, Identity And Intersectionality Theorising Modernities Elective modules Beliefs, Values And Religion Education: Theory, Policy And Practice Environment And Society Health And Inequalities Spin, Propaganda And The Media Work Placement Work Project Youth: Chaos And Control Final year Compulsory modules Dissertation (Sociology) Elective modules Advanced Research Methods Comparing Social Issues And Policy In A Global Context Crime And The Media Culture, Media And Consumption Drug Use In Context Education, Power And Control Experiences Of Health, Illness And Disability Families And Kinship: A Sociological Insight Into Family History Studies Globalisation, Gender And Work Power, Sex And The Body Social Theory And Film: Modern, Postmodern And Postcolonial Tokenisms, Fetishes & Religion Understanding Human Rights: Disrupting Universalism Understanding Modern Masculinities Work, Employment And Globalisation

Assessment method

Coursework Practicals

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:
C005
Institution code:
S21
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Please note the University will only admit students who are aged 18 at the point of enrolment.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/sociology-and-politics/ba-honours-sociology-with-foundation-year/

Additional entry requirements

Other

Please note the University will only admit students who are aged 18 or over at the point of enrolment.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills

If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or equivalent. If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 6.0 we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score.

https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/sociology-and-politics/ba-honours-sociology-with-foundation-year/full-time

https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/sociology-and-politics/ba-honours-sociology-with-foundation-year/full-time/

Unistats information

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There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1
EU £15860 Year 1
International £15860 Year 1

Additional fee information

Please refer to our website for up-to-date information on costs and fees: https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here

Sponsorship information

Scholarships, discounts and bursaries may be available to students who study this course.

Sociology with Foundation Year at Sheffield Hallam University - UCAS