BA Sociology (with integrated year in Industry)
Aberystwyth UniversityAberystwyth, United Kingdom
Course overview
A degree in BA Sociology at Aberystwyth will allow you to: be able to critically evaluate ideas, concepts and approaches across the whole of the subject and within particular branches of Sociology be able to carry out independent research, applying a range of skills in relation to data collection, analysis and presentation; have developed a range of skills and be able to apply them to a variety of Sociological issues be able to recognise that your learning experience has been positively reinforced by exposure to research be able to evaluate your own performance in a range of learning contexts and under different modes of assessment be able to work independently, in a team and with a social awareness of the contribution made by scholarship and applied research in their discipline to social policy have the necessary skills and awareness to seek employment in a variety of professional careers or to begin postgraduate research and study. Department of Geography and Earth Science: lecturers are all qualified to PhD level or working towards a PhD.
Key highlights
- Integrated year in industry builds professional work experience
- Independent research training in data collection, analysis and presentation
- Critical evaluation of ideas across the whole of Sociology
- Explores links between scholarship, applied research and social policy
- Lecturers all qualified to PhD level or working towards one
- Prepares graduates for professional careers or postgraduate research
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 96-120 — UCAS Tariff 120 - 96 A Levels BBB-CCC GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4): English or Welsh BTEC National Diploma: DDM-MMM International Baccalaureate: 30-26 European Baccalaureate: 75%-65% overall English Language Req…
- A-level: BBB-CCC — UCAS Tariff 120 - 96 A Levels BBB-CCC GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4): English or Welsh BTEC National Diploma: DDM-MMM International Baccalaureate: 30-26 European Baccalaureate: 75%-65% overall English Language Req…
- GCSE: C/4 — to include English
- BTEC: DDM-MMM — BTEC National Diploma
- International Baccalaureate: 26-30 — …requirements (minimum grade C/4): English or Welsh BTEC National Diploma: DDM-MMM International Baccalaureate: 30-26 European Baccalaureate: 75%-65% overall English Language Requirements: See our Undergraduate English Language Re…
Scholarships
Aberystwyth Regional Scholarships
Students will be eligible for a £2,000 reduction in tuition fees for each year of their studies at Aberystwyth University.
Up to £2,000Caru Aber International Award
Caru Aber International Award gives a £1,000 tuition fee discount (for every year of study) to any international fee-paying students who spent a period of time studying with us as an associate student.
Up to £1,000International Accommodation Award
This award means that for students who choose to live in our on-campus Cwrt Mawr housing, there is no cost for the first year of study.
International Family Award
International Family Award – giving you a £1,000 reduction in tuition fees for every year of your studies.
Up to £1,000Margaret Evelyn “Lynne” Williams Bursary
The Bursary is worth £500 during the first year of study and a maximum of two awards will be available each year.
Up to £500Mathematics Department Award
Up to £500 a year.
Music Scholarships
£650 a year Music Scholarships are open to UK and international applicants.
Up to £650Waldo Williams Scholarship
Successful applicants could receive up to £500 in their first year.
Welsh Medium Study Bursary
Up to £400 a year - for following part or all of your course through the medium of Welsh.
Careers this course leads to
- Social researcher
- Policy officer
- Community development worker
- Charity officer
- Human resources officer
- Market research analyst
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £21,875 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Aberystwyth University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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