Overview

This Sociology (Hons) with Professional Placement degree at University of Bath will give you an in-depth understanding of the structure of society. You will investigate the roles of its dominant institutions, social structures, and cultural practices, as well as sources of inequalities and conflict.

By applying social theories, you’ll learn about the foundations of modern society and how we can positively change it. This will be learnt in the context of British society and other societies around the world.

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Many of our social sciences graduates have progressed to work as social and policy researchers, civil servants, international consultants, journalists, and accountants.

They've gone on to work in:

government departments

social enterprises and charities

European and international agencies and organisations

Social care and family services

international development

public policy consultancy

Examples of where our recent Department of Social & Policy Sciences graduates have gone on to work include:

Barclays

Bath and North East Somerset Council

DeHavilland

Mostly Media

Sightsavers

Vodafone

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social problems, social change and the state

The making of modern society

Understanding social change

Sociology and beyond

Qualitative analysis: the power of immersion

Quantitative data analysis: the power of statistics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

130

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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PTE Academic

69

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IELTS

7

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bath, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sociology 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

130

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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PTE Academic

69

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IELTS

7

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General requirements

Your application, especially your personal statement, should demonstrate your enthusiasm for your chosen degree.

This might include relevant reading, voluntary work or additional study, such as a relevant EPQ.

When describing your experiences you should reflect on what you have learnt from them, how they have influenced your development or how they are relevant to your future studies.

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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

25400 GBP / year

≈ 25400 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Living costs

Bath

United Kingdom

808 - 1228 GBP / month

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

Funding

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