Course summary
Delve beneath the surface of everyday life and modern societies and prepare for careers including community development, policy making and social care with our Sociology degree in Cambridge. On this degree you'll explore what shapes societies and individual lives, the relations that connect individuals, groups and institutions within societies and those that the divide them. As a BA (Hons) Sociology student at ARU, you’ll look at the work of classical sociologists, such as Weber and Marx, and contemporary issues such as individualism and global communication and how they are changing human behaviour. You’ll be able to specialise in areas that interest you too – such as the impact of intoxicants on societies, cybercrime, social control, sport or nature and society – through our range of optional modules. Our Sociology courses ranked 18th in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2024. We have a supportive community of staff and students at ARU. Throughout your BA (Hons) Sociology degree, you’ll learn from sociologists who specialise in social policy and theory and undertake research into a wide range of sociological issues including 'race' and ethnicity, urban sociology, delinquency and disorder, the sociology of sport, notions of belonging, governance, moral regulation, social constructions of alcohol, gender-based violence, social justice, and social relations in marginalised communities. You’ll also prepare for your future career, with the opportunity to conduct your own community or workplace research, gaining valuable practical experience and insight into different approaches to social issues. You’ll consider how you can apply this understanding by researching, pitching and evaluating an idea that could potentially make a positive contribution to society. You can also take an optional placement year; this might be in a governmental organisation, NGO, charity or social enterprise – wherever your own interests lead you. You could enhance your CV further by studying abroad for a semester, with funding on offer to help cover the cost. Once you’ve graduated, you might choose to develop your skills with one of our Masters degrees, such as MA Sociology. The impact of our Sociology research achieved 'world-leading' in the Research Excellence Framework 2021. Hands-on learning All our BA (Hons) Sociology students have the opportunity to:
- go on field trips in the UK and overseas
- study abroad for a semester, with funding available to help cover the cost
- choose from a range of optional modules and pursue their own areas of interest.
Modules
Year 1 core modules: A Sociological Conversation; Global Affairs; Media, Society and Crime; Digital Society. Year 2 core modules: Critical Social Thought: Knowledge, Power and Division; The Research Toolkit: Design and Delivery; Mobilities and Migration; Ruskin Module. Year 2 optional modules: Digital Methods; Cybercrime and Policing; Violence and Confrontation; Contemporary Issues in Work and Society; Woke Wars; Intoxicants and Intoxication; Spirituality, Religion and the Secular; Violence, Gender and Victimisation; Bridging Cultures; Anglia Language Programme; Professional Placement. Year 3: Placement. Year 4 core modules: Social Change and Social Policy; Undergraduate Major Project; Research Communication; Global Feminisms. Year 4 optional modules: Gender and Sexuality in Britain: 1880-2000; From Workhouses to Universal Credit: The Past, Present and Future of the British Welfare State; Youth, Crime and Aggression; Key Paradigms 3: International and Global Perspectives in Education; Criminology and Policing in Policy and Practice; The Making of Modern Media; Environment, Nature and Society; Anglia Language Programme. Modules are subject to change and availability.. Modules are subject to change and availability.
Assessment method
We’ll assess your progress using a combination of exams, essays, individual and group presentations, book reviews, project work and personal portfolio production, as well as your final-year Major Project.
How to apply
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:
- L304
- Institution code:
- A60
- Campus name:
- Cambridge Campus
- Campus code:
- C
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
2025 entry requirements have been published using the current cycle information however, due to a current review these are subject to change. Please check back here for updates.
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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 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £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
Provider information
Anglia Ruskin University
East Road
Cambridge
CB1 1PT