Swansea University

BSc Sociology

Swansea University

Course overview

The BSc Sociology degree is a full-time programme that runs for three years. Students also have the option of a Year Abroad or a Year in Industry, which will become a four-year programme. The programme teaches students the important foundation for understanding human behaviour as social beings. Students will be taught about the wider social, cultural, political, and economic factors that influence our ever-changing society.

The course is flexible, and it has special modules that allow students to choose their particular interests and career goals. Students will build excellent research and analytical skills by learning how to use qualitative and quantitative social research tools like social surveys and interviews. Students will learn through lectures, seminars, workshops, and practical sessions.

Entry requirements

Candidates are required to submit a personal statement and provide relevant information about their studies, an academic and/or employer reference, and a CV to show their work experience.

Grade Requirements

  • Candidates need 112 - 128 UCAS Tariff points including an AAB - BBC at A-level, BTEC, IB or equivalent.
  • Other International qualifications equivalent to an A-level are also accepted.

English Proficiency

  • Candidates should submit an overall score of 6.0 in the IELTS test, with a minimum of 5.5 in every component.
  • PTE Academic and TOEFL IBT are also accepted.

Scholarships

  • International Excellence Scholarships

    Scholarships are awarded as a discount on tuition fees worth up to £5,000 in the first year of study, with a further £2,000 awarded in Year 2 (for £5,000 awardees only, subject to achieving a 70% average).

  • Swansea University Sport Scholarship

    Financial support (of up to £2000).

  • Thrive Bursary

    The Thrive bursary is a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees for the first year of study, with a progression bursary of £2,000 in subsequent years (applied as a discount off tuition fees).

    Up to £4,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BSc Sociology programme from Swansea University can explore fields like:

  • Policy development
  • Legal, police, and probation services
  • Marketing and Advertising
  • Ecology and Environmental Planning
  • Human Resource

Cost of study

The international students’ tuition fee for the BSc Sociology programme at Swansea University is £20,050. Note that this is subject to change yearly.

Admission

You can apply for the BSc Sociology programme through the UCAS system. We can assist you with your process at AHZ.

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