Course summary
TEF Silver
Abertay University has opted into the TEF and received a Silver award.
Sociology is all about understanding how people engage and interact in groups, institutions and societies. The study of sociology covers everything from religion and social media, to family life and political revolution, providing you with knowledge and skills for a broad range of careers. In the 2016 National Student Survey, 100% of students said that Abertay's sociology staff were good at explaining things and enthusiastic about what they were teaching. You will receive a strong grounding in sociological theory and research methods, along with training in specialist data-analysis software. You will learn how to analyse complex issues, engage in critical thinking and communicate effectively to a variety of audiences - all valuable skills employers are looking for. In your final year, you can undertake a work placement, providing you with valuable industry experience and contacts.
Course details
Modules
Year 1 core modules (subject to change over time) - SOC101 Contemporary Social Issues; SOC102 History and Social Change; SOC103 Sociology of Media. You will also be required to select two option modules and one elective module. For detailed module information please check our website.
Assessment method
You will learn through an array of teaching modes including lectures, tutorials, seminars, workshops, online discussion forums, video screenings, guest speaker presentations, directed and private study, and student-focussed group work. You will be assessed through a number of methods, including supervised examinations, essays, reports, portfolios, presentations, project work, class and online tests, trust-and-honour examinations and reflective analyses. A wide variety of assessments will be used to assess you throughout your degree, including essays, reports, critical reviews, case studies, examinations, presentations, and a final year dissertation. Around a third of the course is assessed through examination, although the precise proportion will be dependent on your module choices.
How to apply
Application deadlines
If your application is completed by the following date, it’s guaranteed to be considered:
15 January
*If you apply after this deadline, universities or colleges don’t have to consider your application if they’ve filled their spaces, so the sooner you apply, the better!Application codes
You will need these codes when you add a choice to your application.
| Course code | L3L0 |
|---|---|
| Institution code | A30 |
| Campus name | Abertay Campus |
| Campus code | - |
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Applicants should have:- National 5/GCSE English at grade C/4 National 4 Maths or Lifeskill Maths (Pass) or National 5 numerate subject such as Science, Biology, Chemistry or Physics at C GCSE Maths or numerate subject such as Science, Biology, Chemistry at grade C/4
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.abertay.ac.uk/course-search/undergraduate/sociology/
English language requirements
We look for applicants to have achieved an overall IELTS score of 6.0 with no individual test lower than 5.5. Some degrees have higher requirements - refer to the 'entry routes' tab of each degree for more detail.
List of English Language Requirements
https://www.abertay.ac.uk/studying/informationforinternationalstudents/english-requirements/
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £1820 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| International | £14000 | Year 1 |
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Provider information
Abertay University
Bell Street
Dundee
DD1 1HG
Course contact details
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