Course summary
Course overview
- How does society work? What makes one society different from another? With our BA (Hons) Sociology degree you’ll look beyond the everyday to understand contemporary society and how it shapes our lives.
- During this course you’ll develop expertise in research and analysis as you critically reflect on, discuss and talk about topical social issues from a local, national and international perspective.
- You’ll gain a deep understanding of key sociological theorists and important issues. Our emphasis on studying these in an international context will be particularly useful if you plan to study or work overseas.
- You’ll have the opportunity to tailor your degree to your interests. Modules include the sociology of religion, the sociology of gender, the sociology of childhood, and crime and society.
- Our Sociology courses are ranked 3rd in the North West for teaching quality – National Student Survey 2019.
- Our Sociology courses are also ranked 3rd in the North West for assessment and feedback - National Student Survey 2019.
- You’ll get the opportunity to study abroad at one of our partner universities in Europe and as far afield as Australia, Brazil, Canada and China.
- On this course you’ll benefit from our Centre for Volunteering and Community Leadership (CVCL) which enables you to get involved in projects which make a positive difference to people’s lives. They offer a range of volunteering projects in the UK and Internationally so you’re bound to find something that inspires you.
- We encourage you to participate in ‘real world’ learning throughout your course. CVCL enables you to get involved in a wide range of local, national and international community projects. They offer a number of second and third-year modules which are accredited by the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM).
Modules
Please visit The University of Central Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.
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:
- S789
- Institution code:
- C30
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- U
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MPP
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
AS - Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MM
Scottish Advanced Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
GCSE/National 4/National 5
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - MPP
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma - MM
T Level - P
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with no component score less than 5.5 (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date) |
Student Outcomes
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 |
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
University of Central Lancashire
Preston
PR1 2HE
Clearing contact details
UCLan Course Enquiries
01772830777
Additional information
Monday-Thursday 09:00-17:00hrs Friday 09:00-16:00hrs