BA (Hons) Sociology at Birkbeck, University of London

Programme overview

On this BA Sociology you will explore the most compelling and important aspects of our lives as social beings. You will examine social processes and their influence and impact on individuals, groups, societies, institutions and states, so that you understand more about the contemporary world and its inheritances.

Faculty: School of Social Sciences | Duration: Three years full-time, on campus; Four years part-time, on campus | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: October 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course equips you with the ideas and concepts needed to analyse contemporary societies and to confront and understand the most challenging social and ethical questions of our time. We provide you with theories and case studies that help you to make sense of the complexity of societies across time and geographical space. You must complete modules worth a total of 360 credits. Compulsory modules include Writing in the Workplace, and, Micro-Placement  plus Your Career Development.

Career pathways

Graduates can pursue career paths in local or national government, education, social work or research. Possible professions include: charity officer, journalist, social researcher, further education lecturer.

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Entry requirements

Full-time study - how many UCAS points do I need: Three years full-time: 112 points (e.g. A-levels BBC) Four years full-time with Foundation Year: 48 points Part-time study: For part-time study our standard requirements are a minimum of two A-levels or equivalent. Alternative entry routes: Three years full-time or four years part-time: Access to Higher Education Diploma with a minimum of 15 credits achieved at Merit or Distinction in humanities or social science units. Three years full-time: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma - DMM English language: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component. UCAS code L302 (Three years full-time, on campus).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time home students; Three years full-time, on campus Source

International applicants: GBP 19,320 a year (2027/28). Full-time international students; Three years full-time, on campus Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: Three years full-time, on campus; Four years part-time, on campus

Apply through the official page: https://www.bbk.ac.uk/student-services/admissions/undergraduate/applications

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