Queen's University Belfast

Anthropology and Sociology BA

Queen's University BelfastBelfast, United Kingdom

Course overview

This degree programme provides students with an education in two key closely related disciplines, anthropology and sociology. Social anthropology is the study of the social life of humankind and how this varies across different human cultures and societies past and present. Sociology developed as the scientific study of human society with a focus on social structure, social reproduction and social change and on how groups and individuals are influenced by norms, roles, and institutions.

Together, the two disciplines provide students with a well-rounded understanding of human social life, including its range, cultural diversity and development over time, while also identifying the applied potential of this area of learning to the world we live in today.

Key highlights

  • Combines two closely related disciplines: social anthropology and sociology
  • Explores social life across cultures and societies, past and present
  • Examines social structure, social reproduction and social change
  • Studies how norms, roles and institutions influence groups and individuals
  • Emphasises applying social understanding to the world today

Entry requirements

  • A-level: ABB — ABB

Scholarships

  • County Antrim Grand Jury Bursary

    Approximately £1500 depending on funding available.

  • Early Confirmation Award

    Funding Amount - £1500

    Up to £1,500
  • International Undergraduate Scholarships

    This award is £3500 (fee rate 1) for first year of study; £4000 (fee rate 2) for first year of study.

  • INTO Progressors Scholarship

    £1500 reduction in tuition fees for first year of study.

    Up to £1,500
  • LLB Senior Status International Scholarship

    Scholarships Value - £4000

    Up to £4,000
  • Queen's Loyalty Scholarship

    20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Queen’s Family Scholarship

    20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Royal Academy of Engineering: Engineering Leaders Scholarship Programme

    Funding Amount: £5000 - £10,000

    Up to £5,000
  • Vice Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship - Undergraduate

    50% reduction on full tuition fees paid for all years of a programme, up to a maximum of four years (including advanced entry into Year 2 or Year 3).

    Up to 50% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • Social researcher
  • Policy officer
  • Community development worker
  • Charity or NGO project officer
  • Market research analyst
  • Civil service administrator

Cost of study

UK/Home: £4,985 (NI/ROI), £9,790 (GB) | International: £24,600

Admission

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