BA (Hons) Sociology at Liverpool John Moores University

Programme overview

BA (Hons) Sociology at Liverpool John Moores University is an ideal degree for those who want to understand, challenge and change the world around them. What makes our course so distinctive? At LJMU you’ll explore cutting-edge sociological ideas shaped by our staff’s research on social justice, sport, music, disability, gender, emotions, digital society, and environmentalism.

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Sociological Imaginations, Introduction to Sociology, Becoming a Sociological Investigator, Cultural Sociology, Global Inequalities and Society, Contemporary Social and Green Issues. Year 2 core modules: Researching British Society, Knowing the Modern World, Research in Action, Critical Theory and Us, The Medicalised Body: the Sociology of Health and Illness, Politics and Popular Culture, Study Semester Abroad Sociology, International Organisations.

Career pathways

We are committed to providing LJMU Sociology graduates with a competitive advantage in the labour market.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: BCC (104). GCSEs and equivalents: Grade 4 or grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics/ Numeracy. A levels: BCC; Number of A Levels: 2; Maximum AS UCAS Points: 20. BTECs: Extended Diploma: DMM. Access awards: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications; Pass overall with a minimum of 104 points. International Baccalaureate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. OCR Cambridge Technical: Extended Diploma: DMM. T levels: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.; You need to obtain the required UCAS points. IELTS: 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of the course start date.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time per year Source

International applicants: GBP 18,230 a year (2027/28). Full-time per year Source

Intake: September (2027/28 entry)

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/6a5e52ff-6f88-aaf2-f710-7e5eb29460b3?academicYearId=2027

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