Overview

Do you want to know more about the world we live in? Do you care, and want to make a difference? If so, you’re well-suited to a This Sociology with Politics (Hons) course at Bath Spa University.

Sociology is the study of societies, cultures, and groups. We live in complex societies, with laws and informal rules that govern how we interact. Sociology helps you understand more about yourself, others and how society is organised.

You’re taught about society, social groups and social organisation. You’ll learn about social problems and social policies.

Learn how to make sense of social change and conflict, and gain a good understanding of social differences, inequalities and social divisions.

Apply your knowledge and skills to specific problems and issues to help you become a good decision-maker.

Career:

A Sociology degree is useful for any career that involves working with people, either in the private, public or third sectors, typically:

Management or administration in the public or private sector
Human resource management
Marketing and public relations
Media or journalism
Social work
Youth and community work
Health education or nursing
Law
Policing
Offender management and interventions
Work in the voluntary sector and fundraising
Social research and analytics.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sociological Debates

Social Science Research Methods

Migration: Identity, Belonging, Citizenship and Security

The Life Course: Ageing and Generation

Crime, Law and Society

Sociology of Education

Climate and Society

Health: Mind, Body, Society

Social Problems, Social Divisions, Social Justice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

72

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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

Bath, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sociology Political Science View 545 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

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

72

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59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

They accept a wide range of qualifications for entry to our undergraduate programmes. The main ones are listed below:

A Level - grades BBC-CCC preferred.
BTEC - Extended Diploma grades from Distinction, Merit, Merit (DMM) to Merit, Merit, Merit (MMM) accepted in any subject.
T Levels – grade Merit-Pass (C+) preferred.
International Baccalaureate - a minimum of 27 points are required.
Access to HE courses - typical offers for applicants with Access to HE will be the Access to HE Diploma or Access to HE Certificate (60 credits, 45 of which must be Level 3, including 30 at merit or higher).

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16460 GBP / year

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9535 GBP / year

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Living costs

Bath

United Kingdom

808 - 1228 GBP / month

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