Sociology with Media Studies BA (Hons)

at University of Sussex

Program structure

Year 1 Core modules

Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most.

Autumn teaching

• 21st Century Sociology

• Critical Reading and Writing for Sociologists

• Questioning the Media E

• Themes and Perspectives in Sociology I

Spring teaching

• Debates in Media Studies B

• Gendering the Life Course

• Making the Familiar Strange

• Themes and Perspectives in Sociology II

Year 2 Core modules

Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most.

Autumn teaching

• Doing Social Research: working with quantitative data

• Media, Memory, History

Spring teaching

• Advertising (E)

• Doing Social Research: working with qualitative data

Year 3 Core modules

Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most.

Autumn teaching

• Sociology Research Proposal

Spring teaching

• Revolutionary Media

• Sociology Project

International Baccalaureate

Typical offer    

30 -32 points overall from the full IB Diploma.

European Baccalaureate

Typical offer    

Overall result of at least 75% to 77%.

Other international qualifications

India

Typical offer    

Standard XII results

• 75% - 80% from ISC Indian School certificate of Education (CISCE)

• 80% from SSC All India Senior School Certificate Examination (CBSE)

• 80% HSC higher Secondary Certificate ( Maharashtra )

Additional requirements    

Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

English language requirements

IELTS (Academic)

6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component

Home students: £9,250 per year

Channel Islands and Isle of Man students: £9,250 per year

International students: £18,500 per year

Studying Sociology and Media Studies you will gain practical, communication, critical thinking and analytical skills. You’ll also develop media awareness.

Our graduates work in government, health, public and human relations, journalism and business. You’ll also be prepared for jobs in media and communications. This includes working:

• in press offices and public relations departments

• for media organisations and institutions

• towards a career in the creative and cultural industries.