Overview

Key Facts

The Sociology (Hons) course from University of Northampton explores topical societal questions such as:

What is Sociological Imagination? How is it used?
What is the impact of Inequalities on Spaces and Places?
How do we shape our own identity and self?
How can Sociologists become professionals?
How important is the future to Sociology, societies and the self?
What is Sociology of the Life course? How is it related to the Sociology of Death?
How can we understand Race, Ethnicity and Migration after Brexit?

Core modules that you will study provide you with a foundation of knowledge and understanding of the discipline. You will then develop your knowledge further and will be able to add areas of personal interest such as international development, politics, media and culture, and deviance.

Career Opportunities

The University of Northampton Sociology students have ended up with careers in fields ranging from education, youth work, charities and community organisations, to PR and marketing, media and journalism, HR and management, as well as social work, politics, and social research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Sociology of Education

Media, Crime and Society

Identity Formation and Social Change

Gender and Society

Spaces and Places of Social Inequalities

The Sociological Imagination

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

70

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Northampton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

70

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

BCC at A Level or DMM at BTEC.
an Access Course must include 30 level 3 credits at Merit.
International applicants and applications from those with a range of non-traditional educational or professional qualifications are welcomed.

Admission to this Foundation Framework is normally:

DEE at A Level or MPP at BTEC
however, it is also great if you have professional or industry experience instead, a range of other qualifications or self-developed subject knowledge that relates to the course you wish to study.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

15700 GBP / year

≈ 15700 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Additional Details

UK Part Time: £1,585 per 20 credit module

Living costs

Northampton

United Kingdom

796 - 1510 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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