Sociology BA (Hons)

Overview Updated 11/01/2019
Our Sociology course allows you to develop your understanding of how humans shape and are shaped by the society they live in.
This Sociology course explores the latest Sociological questions and methodological implications. We offer a degree which focuses on academic excellence, high standards of methodological training and empirical professional experience.
We will support you to achieve your career and study ambitions, which is why if you complete our Employability Plus Gold programme or Changemaker Gold certificate alongside your studie and if you haven’t secured full-time employment 12 months after graduating* we will secure a three – six month paid internship for you, or support you into postgraduate study.
*with a 2:2 degree classification or higher
Course
Highlights
- Optional international field trip module.
- Placement module.
- Foundation Study Framework available
- Guaranteed paid internship with the Northampton Employment Promise.
HP Laptop and software included with this course.

Additional
Information
International Field Module trip
We also value the significance of understanding different cultures and for that reason there is an opportunity in the second year of the course to participate in the International Field Module, allowing you to learn about how different societies funtion and apply theory to real-life scenarios. Our students have already travelled to Abu Dhabi, Berlin, Athens, and Rome. This module is opitonal – for a five to seven day visit the cost will not be more than £1,000.
Course Details
The course explores topical societal questions such as:
- What is Sociological Imagination? How is it used?
- What is the impact of Inequalities on Spaces and Places?
- How do we shape our own identity and self?
- How can Sociologists become professionals?
- How important is the future to Sociology, societies and the self?
- What is Sociology of the Life course? How is it related to the Sociology of Death?
- How can we understand Race, Ethnicity and Migration after Brexit?

Contacts
Course enquiries
study@northampton.ac.uk
Application status enquiries
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Current student enquiries
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International student enquiries
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Entry Requirements
Standard entry requirements apply. A typical offer would be BCC at A Level or DMM at BTEC. An Access Course must include 30 level 3 credits at Merit. We welcome international applicants and applications from those with a range of non-traditional educational or professional qualifications.
Foundation Study Framework Entry Requirements
Admission to this Foundation Framework is normally DEE at A Level or MPP at BTEC. However, we would also like to hear from you if you have professional or industry experience instead, a range of other qualifications or self-developed subject knowledge that relates to the course you wish to study.
English Language Requirements
All International and EU students applying for a course with us must meet the following minimum English language requirements:
- IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands
for study at undergraduate level.
For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our IELTS page.

Course Content
In your first year you will be introduced to key sociological concepts and perspectives. You will have the opportunity to explore modules on gender in society as well as the impact of media on crime levels in society.
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The Sociological Imagination (40 Credits) Credits)
Module code: SOC1070Core Module Y
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Spaces and Places of Social Inequalities (20 Credits) Credits)
Module code: SOC1077Core Module Y
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Gender and Society (20 Credits) Credits)
Module code: SOC1076Core Module Y
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Identity Formation and Social Change (20 Credits) Credits)
Module code: SOC1073Core Module Y
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Media, Crime and Society (20 Credits) Credits)
Module code: SOC1072Core Module Y
Course Stats
Facilities &
Special Features
- optional field trip option to an international destination
- compulsory placement module that allows you to gain valuable experience and enhance your employability skills whilst learning about the sociology of the workplace, volunteering and/or social action

Fees & Funding
2019/20 Tuition Fees
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
Full Time: £9,250
Part Time: £1,400 per 20 credit module
Foundation: £6,600 (as part of a four year programme subsequent years will be charged at the BA/BSc fee)
2018/19 Tuition Fees
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 18/19 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
Full Time: £9,250
Part Time: £1,350 per 20 credit module
Foundation: £6,500 (as part of a four year programme subsequent years will be charged at the BA/BSc fee)
2019/20 Tuition Fees
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
Full Time: £12,500
2018/19 Tuition Fees
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 18/19 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
International: £12,000
Scholarships
EU and International Scholarships
A merit based scholarship of up to 30% or a £3,000 reduction in the cost of tuition fees for eligible students.
TD Lewis Scholarship
The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000. This scholarship is awarded on educational excellence…
The Chancellor's Fund
The Chancellor’s Fund is a bi-annual fund providing students with awards of between £100 and £1,000. You must be a current student to apply. The…

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Foundation Study Framework
Our Foundation Framework courses provide the best possible preparation for degree level study for students who are willing to learn and advance, but don’t have the standard entry qualifications. Featuring a reduced tuition fee for the first year, these course provide the opportunity for you to successfully study on the degree pathway of your choice whilst gaining essential study skills. The first year of your chosen degree will be studied over a two year period; years three and four are then studied as a standard degree programme.
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