Sociology BA (Hons) at University of Sussex

Programme overview

Understand the world we live in. Learn to think critically about the structures of power and justice that rule society and how to change them for the better. Explore diverse fields of sociology and build a varied skillset ranging from data analysis to creative problem-solving to prepare for your career.

Department: Department of Sociology and Criminology | Duration: 3 years full time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: 21st Century Sociology, Critical Reading and Writing for Sociologists, Themes and Perspectives in Sociology I, Gendering the Life Course, Making the Familiar Strange, Themes and Perspectives in Sociology II, build an understanding in the theory and practice of sociology as a discipline, deepen your understanding of the topics, issues and debates within sociology. Year 2 core modules: Designing Social Research. Year 3 core modules: Sociology Project.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: ABB-BBB GCSEs: You should have a broad range of GCSEs 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects. Extended Project Qualification: We take the EPQ into account when considering your application and it can be useful in the summer when your results are released if you have narrowly missed the conditions of your offer. We do not routinely include the EPQ in the conditions of your offer but we sometimes offer alternative conditions that include the EPQ. If you wish to discuss this further please contact us English language: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component. UCAS code L301.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28) Source

International applicants: GBP 24,200 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full time

Apply through the official page: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply

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