Overview

In a world grappling with complex challenges and transformations, there's a growing demand for informed critical thinkers who can navigate these issues reflexively. You will graduate feeling confident and inspired, ready for a fulfilling career that makes use of your unique and sought-after knowledge and skills. You will be well equipped for careers in social research, social policy development and analysis, teaching, advice and advocacy, Civil Service, community development, youth and community work, charity work, social work, human resources, public relations, or for further academic study. Sociology (Hons) is offered at the University of Chester .

Career Prospects

Sociology graduates pursue diverse career paths including in the public sector and civil service, politics and government, social work, charity and advocacy work, public relations, advertising, market research, journalism, academia and teaching. The critical and analytical skills developed through studying Sociology are highly transferable and extremely sought after by employers.

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Programme Structure

Modules include:

Beyond the Surface: Doing Critical Sociology

Race, Ethnicity, Migration and Injustice

The Body and Society

Experiential Learning: Social Impact Leadership in Action

Professional Work Placement / Language Module / Term Abroad

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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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

Chester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sociology View 547 other Bachelors in Sociology in United Kingdom

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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

79

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59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Typical Entry:

112 UCAS points

GCE A Level:

BCC-BBC

International Baccalaureate

28 points

Foundation Year:

72 UCAS points

GCE A Level:

72 points overall, including grade D in A level

International Baccalaureate

24 points

Students from countries outside the UK are expected to have entry qualifications roughly equivalent to UK A Level for undergraduate study and British Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) for postgraduate study.

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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

14950 GBP / year

≈ 14950 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Additional Details

Foundation Year:

National:£5,760 full-time fee for the first foundation year/ £10,050 full-time fee per year from the second year onwards
International:£11,250 full-time fee for the first foundation year/£14,950 full-time fee per year from the second year onwards

Living costs

Chester

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 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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