Universities United Kingdom University of Leicester Courses BA Sociology

BA Sociology
at University of Leicester

Leicester, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 17,500
Country Rank-
Duration36 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 90

Program Overview

There is no better city than Leicester to explore fundamental sociological concepts such as ethnicity, migration and social class. With a range of vibrant and diverse communities including Narborough Road, “the most diverse street in Britain”, Leicester offers the perfect environment to develop your craft via observation, participation and guided reflection.

Our Sociology BA will provide you with a thorough grounding in research methods, theory and a variety of substantive topics. Throughout your degree you’ll be getting to grips with topical issues in contemporary society – based on areas where our academics are conducting cutting-edge research. You will develop transferable skills as well as more traditional academic competencies.

We provide many opportunities for you to enhance your degree. Under expert and supportive supervision you can conduct a sociological research project on a topic of your choice. You will collect data in the field, analyse it and write it up. You can also choose to study abroad, a great way of broadening your horizons and experiencing a different academic climate.

We were one of the first Sociology Departments to be established in the UK, and we now have an international reputation, a wealth of experience in teaching and an enviable research pedigree. Particular areas of expertise in sociology at Leicester include:

Sport and deviance
Children and childhood
Identity, fashion and consumption
Migration and citizenship
The global sex trade and cosmetic surgery
Age and the life course
Happiness and well-being

Flexibility underpins our degree structure, which means that you will get to shape your degree to suit your own interests and career aspirations. Whichever direction you choose, you will be taught by enthusiastic scholars who are keen to share their expertise with you.

Course Content
Year 1
In your first year you will gain a solid foundation in the principles of sociology through six core modules covering a mixture of theoretical ideas and substantive topics.

Modules
- Sociology in Practice
- Power, Privilege and Diversity
- Race, Ethnicity and Racisms in Britain
- Society in Transformation
- Interpreting Key Texts
- Research Methods 1
Modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.

Year 2
You will gain more freedom to shape your degree and follow your interests and career objectives in your second year, when you can choose three option modules to make your learning experience more individual.

Core modules
1. Sociology Placement
2. Doing Social Research
3. Using Numbers in Social Research
4. Sociological Theory Explored
Option modules
Choose one option module from:
- Live Sociology
- Gender and Society
- The Politics of Beauty
- New Youth, Young Adulthood and Society
Then choose one option module from:
- Sociology of Fashion
- Work, Employment and Society
- Sociology Through Literature and Film
- We Are What We Buy
Modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.

Year 3
In your final year you will carry out a supervised main piece of work, conducting research in an area of your choice.

Core modules
- Modern Sociological Theory
- Research Project or Real World Research
Option modules
Choose two option modules from:
- Identity Troubles: Nationalism, Jihadism and the Far Right
- Drugs and Society
- Social Psychology
- Autobiographical Society
- Education and Social Justice
Then choose two option modules from:
- Football and Society
- Social Movements
- Space, Place and Contemporary Culture
- Sociology of Health and Illness
- International Migration
- The Global Sex Trade
Modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.
Entry Requirement
If you have completed the standard XII awarded by the CISCE/CBSE, or another recognised state exam board, with at least 75% overall, you may be considered for admission to a first year Bachelors degree. For many courses at the University of Leicester, you will need 80% overall or higher, along with higher individual marks of 85% in relevant subjects.
If you are studying A-levels or the International Baccalaureate (IB) then you can begin from the first year of a Bachelors degree.
If you have already completed the first year of an undergraduate degree at an Indian university, you may be considered for entry to the first or second year of a Bachelors degree if you have studied relevant subjects and/or modules.

Fees & Scholarships

International Tuition Fees:

£17500 per year

Career Prospect

We run employability modules as part of our curriculum. The second year 'Sociology Placement' will prepare you for life after University - taking you through all stages of the employment process from developing skills to applying for roles.

You will regularly discuss career preferences with your personal tutors at each level of study, building up a profile of your optimum career pathways. You can use your own work experience as a focus for your third year research project, providing a more reflexive approach to thinking about future careers.

Cost Of Studying At University of Leicester

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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BA Sociology at University of Leicester