BA (Hons) Sociology
University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
Course overview
No exams – all our assessments are coursework based A strong focus on sociology in the workplace designed to help you get a graduate job Explore the core issues shaping the world around you in the 21st century Are you passionate about issues affecting our society? Do you have a curiosity about the world and a drive to create positive change? The BA (Hons) Sociology degree will equip you with the knowledge and experience to make a meaningful impact to local, national and global communities.
It will give you an understanding of the theories, methods and subjects of sociology, covering a range of topics from crime, migration, health, social policy, to climate emergency, and the social construction of gender and ethnicity, and sexuality. Flexible study: At Herts, we offer a flexible programme
Key highlights
- No exams, with all assessments based on coursework
- Strong focus on sociology in the workplace to support graduate employment
- Topics include crime, migration, health, social policy and climate emergency
- Explores the social construction of gender, ethnicity and sexuality
- Covers sociological theories, research methods and core subjects
- Sandwich route available, adding a fourth year
Entry requirements
- GCSE: 4/C — to include English Language, Mathematics
Scholarships
Dannenberg Scholarship (BEng)
£1,000 (or share of)
Jarvis Centenary Scholarship
£5,000 (over three years of study: £1,000 in the first year, £2,000 each in the second and third years) with at least one site visit or period of work experience with Jarvis Homes
Up to £5,000Kurt Dannenberg Bursary
£1,000 (or share of)
Up to £1,000Professor Peter Lines Scholarship
Value: £1,000
Up to £1,000The Janice Ann McNaughton Bursary
£3,000 (paid in the first year of study)
Up to £3,000The Judges' and High Sheriffs' Scholarship
two students will be awarded £1,500 each
Up to £1,500
Careers this course leads to
- Social researcher
- Policy officer
- Community development worker
- Charity project officer
- Youth worker
- Human resources officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £17,450
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 University of Hertfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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