Overview

At the Sociology (Hons) programme offered by The Open University UK you’ll be introduced to distinctively sociological ways of understanding the world and challenged to think more deeply about contemporary social problems. You’ll explore the most innovative social theory and influential traditions of social analysis. You'll gain practical skills in social research and the ability to plan and conduct a sociological project. On graduation, you’ll have a well-developed understanding of sociology and the nature of society’s groups, cultures, and organisations, and you will be in a position to make a positive difference in society.

Key Facts

Explore lively, topical and sometimes controversial issues affecting societies at local and global levels
Get to grips with key sociological questions that deal with social identity, such as class, gender, race and sexuality
Use social theory to understand changes in work, culture, life and control
Learn to critically evaluate evidence and understand sociological problems better, and think like a sociologist
Explore a sociological topic of your interest in depth in the final year

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Understanding digital societies

Social research: crime, justice and society

Social theory: changing social worlds

Principles of social research: sociology special project module

Sociology
Society

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-10 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-07 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Social Work View 18 other Bachelors in Social Work 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

You don’t need a formal qualification in English to study with the OU. But you will need a reasonable standard of written and spoken English so you can make best use of study materials, communicate effectively with your tutor or fellow students, and seek help from other OU staff.
To secure your place, you need to register – don't worry; there's nothing to pay at this stage. Go to your chosen qualification, select your preferred start date, and click 'Register Now'.
They will ask you to select the module you intend to study in your first year. Some modules on your chosen qualification will be compulsory, while others may be selected from a list of options.
To complete your registration, you'll need to confirm your payment method.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

8840 GBP / year

≈ 8840 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

8176 GBP / year

≈ 8176 GBP / year

Additional Details

National Part-time: £4,088 per year
International Part-time: £4,420 per year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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