Overview

Develop your critical, analytical and interpretive skills. You’ll use your knowledge to forge a deeper understanding of the world around you. Your skillset will prime you for a wide range of careers including social work, community development and public health.

As part of this this Sociology (Hons) course from Leeds Beckett University you’ll:

Examine social theory, class, gender, culture, the media, globalisation, and urban sociology
Be encouraged to think differently and challenge commonsense understanding, be critical and reflective, and understand society in a variety of new ways
Build your understanding of social responsibility, not only in your professional life, but also as a citizen
Learn about tensions and changes in society and come to recognise how and why they develop
Complete a range of innovative and creative assessments and research-based assignments
Understand the ways in which social structure has shaped your own sense of self, and gain insight into possibilities for social change
Pick from a variety of modules to shape your course to your career interests

Career opportunities:

Graduates enjoy a variety of careers in the fields of marketing, advertising, social work, teaching, public sector and voluntary organisations. This course will give you valuable employability skills, including group work, time management and written and oral communication. There are also talks from careers advisers to help you make decisions on your career, and to recognise and develop your skills.

Social researcher

Social worker

Community developer worker

Teacher/Lecturer

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Doing Sociology in Leeds

Sociology, Capitalism and Modernity

Researching Society

Culture, Media & Society

Global Capitalism

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

54

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OTE

120

IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leeds, 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

79

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PTE Academic

54

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OTE

120

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

UCAS Tariff Points: 112 points required.

GCSE English Language at Grade 4 or above or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy are accepted in place of GCSEs.

Access to HE Diploma: Pass overall with a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points.

T Levels: Pass overall with a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points, including a C or above on the core.

International baccalaureate: 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 3 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade H5 or above.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16840 GBP / year

≈ 16840 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time tuition fees:

UK: £81.46 per credit

International: £140.33

Living costs

Leeds

United Kingdom

637 - 1103 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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