BA Sociology

at University of Leicester

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.

• A/AS-levels: BBB. All subjects accepted. Two AS-levels considered in place of one A-level.  
• EPQ with A-levels: BBC + EPQ at grade B.
• GCSE: English at Grade C (4). 
• Access to HE Diploma: Pass Diploma with 45 credits at Level 3, including 25 credits at Distinction. 
• International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 28 points overall.
• BTEC Nationals: Pass Diploma with DDM. 

 

Selection Process
When considering your application, we will look for evidence that you will be able to fulfil the objectives of the course and achieve the standards required. We will take into account a range of factors including previous exam results.

 

Applicants are not normally interviewed. If you receive an offer you will be invited to visit the University.

 

English Language Requirements
IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.

 

International Qualifications
Find your country in this list to check equivalent qualifications, scholarships and additional requirements.

UK Students

Starting in 2022

• £9,250 in your first year. Tuition fees are subject to government regulations and may change in future years
• Year Abroad: your fee will be £1,250 for that year
• Year in Industry: your fee will be 15% of the full-time tuition fee that applies in that year

 

If you are resident outside the UK and the Republic of Ireland, you will need to pay a deposit of £3,000 to secure your place. This will be subtracted from your total tuition fee.

 

International Students

Starting in 2022

• £17,500 per year
• Year Abroad: £4,375, which is 25% of the full-time tuition fee
• Year in Industry: £2,625, which is 15% of the full-time tuition fee

You will need to pay a deposit of £3,000 to secure your place. This will be subtracted from your total tuition fee.

 

From 2022 onwards, EU nationals will pay the International fee. If you are an EU national with settled or pre-settled status under the EU settlement scheme, you may qualify for the UK fee (subject to criteria).

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.