Sociology BSc (Hons)

at University of Bath

Compulsory course units
 

Year 1
 

• Classical sociological theory
• Social problems and social policy
• Understanding society: Britain in global context
• Becoming a social science researcher: Part 1
• Social policy, welfare and the state
• Becoming a social science researcher: Part 2
• Plus optional units
   

Year 2
 

• Contemporary sociological theory
• Philosophy of the social sciences
• Qualitative social research methods
• Quantitative data analysis
• Plus optional units
   

Year 3
 

• Sociology dissertation
• Power in society
• Plus optional units

Your application, especially your personal statement, should demonstrate your enthusiasm for your chosen degree. This might include relevant reading, voluntary work or additional study, such as a relevant EPQ. When describing your experiences you should reflect on what you have learnt from them, how they have influenced your development or how they are relevant to your future studies.
 

Higher Secondary School Certificate (12th Standard)
 

• An average of 85% across four subjects with 85% in Mathematics and Physics.

• Do not accept Physical Education as one of these four subjects.

• These requirements are for the CBSE and CISCE boards.

• A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma
   

English language requirements
 

• Category B
   

You will normally need one of the following:
 

• IELTS: 7.0 overall with no less than 6.5 in all components

• IELTS Indicator: 7.0 with 6.5 in each component

• TOEFL IBT: 100 overall with a minimum 24 in all 4 components

• TOEFL iBT and iBT Special Home Edition: 100 overall with 24 in each component

International Fees per Year 

£21,100

Those who study our social sciences degrees have excellent graduate prospects with diverse options. Graduates have worked as social and policy researchers, civil servants, international consultants, journalists, and in multiple government, charity sector and business-related roles.