Overview

The Sociology (Hons) degree offered at Ulster University is concerned with developing theories and concepts to explain the origins and nature of the contemporary social world and seeks to justify such theories through systematically collected evidence.

A central aim is to provide students with explanatory frameworks relevant to both the wider society in which they will live and the employment settings in which they will work.

Career opportunities:

Social Researcher

Civil Servant

Community Development Worker

Policy Officer

Further Education or Secondary School Teacher

International Aid Development Worker

Human Resource Manager

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Quantitative research methods
Exploring Digital Social Worlds
Contemporary Ireland
Conflict, Peace and Security
Workplace Ethnography
Methodology, Ethics and Politics of Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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80

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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

Belfast, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sociology View 514 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

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110

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TOEFL^® IBT

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80

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4

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Level requirement: BCC

RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: profile DMM

You may also meet the course entry requirements with combinations of different qualifications to the same standard.

ILC: 104 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level

Overall International Baccalaureate profile minimum 24 points (12 at higher level)

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

17490 GBP / year

≈ 17490 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

4985 GBP / year

≈ 4985 GBP / year

Additional Details

England, Scotland, Wales Islands Fees £9,790.00

Living costs

Belfast

United Kingdom

561 - 887 GBP / month

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

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Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

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