BA Sociology and Social Policy (English-medium)

at Bangor University

Year 1 Modules

Compulsory Modules

Semester 1

• HPS-1001: Social Policy and the State (20) or
  HAC-1001: Y Wladwriaeth Les (20)

• HPS-1002: Power, Freedom & the State (20)

• SXU-1003: Introduction to Sociology (20) or
  SCS-1004: Cymdeithaseg a'r Byd Cyfoes (20)

• SXY-1007: Intro to Criminal Justice (20) or
  SCY-1002: Cyflwyniad i Gyf Troseddol (20)

Semester 2

• SXY-1005: Introduction to Criminology (20) or
  SCY-1004: Cyflwyniad i Droseddeg (20)

• SXU-1006: Social Divisions (20) or
  SCU-1006: Rhaniadau Cymdeithasol (20)

Year 2 Modules

Compulsory Modules

Semester 1

• SXU-2001: Social & Political Research (20) or
  SCU-2001: Dulliau Ymchwil (20)

• SCS-2007: Theori Gymdeithasegol (20)

Semester 2

• SXU-2002: Analys. Social & Political Deb (20)

Year 3 Modules

Compulsory Modules

Semester 1

• HPS-3006: Dissertation (40) or
  HAC-3006: Traethawd Hir (40)

• SXS-3030: Globalisation & Social Change (20)

• SXP-3210: Housing Policy (20)

Semester 2

• HPS-3006: Dissertation or
  HAC-3006: Traethawd Hir

Typical offer is based on 96-112 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification* e.g.:
 

• A Levels 
• BTEC National/Extended Diploma and Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: MMM - DMM
• City & Guilds Advanced Technical/Extended Diploma: considered on a case by case basis
• International Baccalaureate Diploma
• Access
• NCFE CACHE Level 3 Extended Diploma
• Welsh Baccalaureate is accepted. 
• T-levels: considered on a case-by-case basis. 

International Candidates: school leaving qualifications and college diplomas are accepted from countries worldwide (subject to minimum English Language requirements). 

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).

International    £15,250

Bangor Sociology and Social Policy graduates use their degree in variety of ways. Sociology and Social Policy graduates enter a wide range of occupations within the policy and societal field including public housing, civil service, health service, management, local government administration, education, public relations, and the voluntary sector. Since the skills acquired on the degree are highly valued, including critical thinking, Sociology and Social Policy graduates are able to work in many different careers. Sociology and Social Policy graduates can also go on to study at postgraduate level on one of our many MA courses.