Sociology at University of Essex - UCAS

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Course summary

Join one of the top sociology departments in the UK and further your understanding of the tensions, interactions and networks that dictate how societies are organised. You contribute to the thinking that guides organisations such as the Home Office, Amnesty International and the United Nations. You explore some of the most important and significant debates in contemporary social theory, learning to think analytically about theoretical questions. You discover the importance of social theory in developing a politically engaged understanding of concepts such as post-structuralism, feminism and actor-network theory, focusing on topics such as:

  • The history of digital piracy
  • Sociology of human rights
  • Media and criminology
  • Gender and sexuality
  • Citizenship
You also develop the skills needed to make your own contribution to the field, gaining a critical and coherent perspective on empirical research and examining the key assumptions and ideological underpinnings of qualitative and quantitative research.

Modules

You can tailor your learning experience with a choice of optional modules. More information and these can be found on the University of Essex website.


Entry requirements

Entry requirements for this course can be found on the course finder on the University of Essex website - www.essex.ac.uk


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9660 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9660 Year 1
Scotland £9660 Year 1
Wales £9660 Year 1
Channel Islands £9660 Year 1
EU £20700 Year 1
International £20700 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £20700 Year 1

Additional fee information

Fees displayed are for 2023-24 entry. Fees for part-time courses are calculated pro-rata to the relevant full-time fee. Tuition fees may be subject to annual increases in each year of study in line with inflation.
Sociology at University of Essex - UCAS