Overview

The Sociology (Hons) programme at Aston University delves into real-life experiences and their connections to larger social issues. You will explore the impact of social constraints, class, race, religion, and gender on inequality and life chances.

You will be taught by research-active staff who are experts in contemporary topics like inequality, racism, health, migration, and more, and who constantly update their teaching based on research findings.

Career prospects

As an Aston University Sociology graduate, you will be equipped for a range of different career options. Our recent graduates have gone on to work across the public, private and third sectors for organisations including: Birmingham City Council, Department for Education, Deloitte, Allianz, Refugee and Migrant Centre, IBM, West Midlands Police and Humankind Charity.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Theory for a Changing World

Advanced Research Methods

Media and Society

Material Worlds: Culture, Objects and Practices

Racisms

Community Engagement

Global Society

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sociology View 548 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

78

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Levels

BBC (standard offer)

BCC (with EPQ or Core Maths minimum grade B)

BCC (contextual offer)

IB

29 points overall in the IB diploma with grades 5,5,4 in 3 higher level subjects.

You must also have Standard Level grade 4 in Mathematics and grade 5 in English Language.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

22575 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

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Additional Details

UK During placement year: £1,250

International During placement year: £2,500

Living costs

Birmingham

United Kingdom

765 - 1134 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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