BA Sociology

at Bangor University

You will learn through a variety of ways. You will attend weekly lectures where expert knowledge will be conveyed using power-point slides, videos and question-and-answer periods. You will engage in seminars for which you might be asked to read a scholarly article in preparation, and you will engage in guided class discussions. Occasionally there will be guest speakers including from other universities in other parts of the world. You will conduct your own research in preparation for your assignments. Assignments will be aligned with the teaching on the module. Assignments can include traditional essays as well as other approaches including presentations.

Compulsory Modules

Semester 1

• SXU-2001: Social & Political Research (20) or
• SCU-2001: Dulliau Ymchwil (20)
• SXS-2035: Classical Social Theory (20) or
• SCS-2007: Theori Gymdeithasegol (20)

Optional Modules
60 to 80 credits from:

• HPS-2001: Work Placement - Semester 1 (20) (Semester 1) or
• HAC-2001: Lleoliad Gwaith - Semester 1 (20) (Semester 1)
• SXY-2001: Criminological Theory (20) (Semester 1)
• SXU-2002: Analys. Social & Political Deb (20) (Semester 2)
• HPS-2004: Modern Ideas & Movements (20) (Semester 2)
• SXY-2004: Crime & the Media (20) (Semester 1)
• HPS-2005: Work Placement - Semester 2 (20) (Semester 2) or
• HAC-2005: Lleoliad Gwaith - Semester 2 (20) (Semester 2)
• SCY-2005: Yr Heddlu a Chymdeithas Gyfoes (20) (Semester 2)
• SXP-2010: Poverty and Inequality (20) (Semester 2)
• SCU-2012: Cymdeithaseg Cerddoriaeth (20) (Semester 2)

0 to 20 credits from:

• HPS-2009: Exorcism (20) (Semester 1)
• HPS-2016: The Atlantic Slave Trade (20) (Semester 2)
• HPS-2206: Sex and Society (20) (Semester 2)
• VPR-2220: Political Philosophy (20) (Semester 2)

To study for a degree, you’ll be asked for a minimum of UCAS Tariff points. For a fuller explanation of the UCAS Tariff Points, please see www.ucas.com.

We accept students with a wide range of qualifications and backgrounds and consider each application individually.

All students need to have good basic skills and the University also values IT and communication skills.

As part of the University’s policy, we consider applications from prospective disabled students on the same grounds as all other students.

We also consider applications from mature students who can demonstrate the motivation and commitment to study a university programme. Each year we enrol a significant number of mature students. For more information about studying as a mature student, see our Studying at Bangor section of the website.   

Home (UK) students

• The cost of a full-time undergraduate course is £9,000 per year (2021/22 entry and 2022/23 entry).
• The fee for all placement, international, and sandwich years is £1,350 (2021/22 and 2022/23).
• More information on fees and finance for Home (UK) students.
• International (including EU) students

International Student Tuition Fees

• International Student Living Costs and Scholarships

Additional Costs

• There are also some common additional costs that are likely to arise for students on all courses, for example:
• If you choose to study abroad or take the International Experience Year as part of your course.
• If you attend your Graduation Ceremony, there will be a cost for gown hire (£25-£75) and cost for additional guest tickets (c.£12 each).

Bangor Sociology graduates use their degree in a variety of ways. The most obvious career options are within the policy and social field including public housing, civil service, health service, management, local government administration, education, public relations, and the voluntary sector. Beyond this, though, Sociology graduates are appreciated by employers in practically any field of work as specialists for the general: you will have learned to think about anything in a societal perspective. You will have developed your ‘sociological imagination’, a sense for how fellow members of society are likely to see you, themselves and the social world. Many would say this is the most important skill to have in any occupation, as well as in life generally. Students can also go on to study at postgraduate level on one of our MA courses.