
James White
Senior Lecturer in Sociology
Faculty of Health, Education and Society
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UCAS Code:
3 year: L300 Foundation: L301
Level:
Undergraduate
Duration:
3 years full-time
4-6 years part-time
4 years full time (Integrated Foundation Year)
Starting:
September
Fees UK:
Full Time: £9,250
Part Time: £1,465 per 20 credit module
Integrated Foundation Year: £6,780
Fees International:
Full Time: £13,000
Integrated Foundation Year: £13,000
Location:
Waterside
For questions regarding study and admissions please contact us:
study@northampton.ac.uk
0300 303 2772
Our Sociology course allows you to develop your understanding of how humans shape and are shaped by the societies they live in. You will develop a critical understanding of contemporary sociological themes and issues whilst learning to apply sociological concepts on a global scale.
This Sociology course explores the latest Sociological questions and their methodological implications. We offer a degree that focuses on academic excellence, high standards of methodological training and empirical professional experience.
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The course explores topical societal questions such as:
Core modules in the first year provide you with a foundation of knowledge and understanding in the discipline of Sociology, ensuring you get to grips with key sociological issues, theories and concepts.
In the second year, the focus is on the theory, practice and application of research methods, with an opportunity to put your social research and reflection skills into action in a variety of settings in the field. You will also have the chance to develop your knowledge further in various areas of Sociology, such as race and ethnicity, culture, health, bodies and sex, and identity formation.
In your final year, you will have the opportunity to research and investigate a sociological topic of your choice in detail, and a dissertation supervisor (who you meet regularly) supports you in the process. In addition, you will also have the chance to explore more complex sociological theories and concepts in areas such as the future, death, power, and the environment.
List of modules:
Standard entry requirements apply. A typical offer would be:
Admission to this Foundation Framework is normally:
All International and EU students applying for a course with us must meet the following minimum English language requirements:
For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our IELTS page.
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 2021/22 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 2020/21 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
The optional International Field Trip* is partially funded by the University. The cost of trip is on average between £600-£1,000 and students pay part of this cost.
As a part of the placement, students get a free DBS paid by the University (where required), but students need to pay for any additional expenses such as travel costs.
*Please see our situation update webpage for the latest information.
For information on the scholarships available to you, please see our scholarships page.
In your second year you have the opportunity to develop your employability skills through a work, volunteering or social action placement, where you conduct sociological research or reflection in the field. This allows you to put your methodological knowledge into practice, alongside building crucial skills to prepare you for the world of work.
In the past, our Sociology students have completed placements in a variety of settings, ranging from educational institutions, charities, community organisations and youth groups, to the NHS, MPs’ offices, local councils, and companies in PR and marketing, HR, retail, and so on.
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 an International Field Trip*, allowing you to learn about how different societies function and apply theory to real-life scenarios.
In the past, our students have travelled to New York, Abu Dhabi, Berlin, Athens, and on a ‘Brexit Tour of Europe’. The field trip is optional. For a five to seven day visit, the cost of the trip will be no more than £1,000.
*Please see our situation update webpage for the latest information.
The Integrated Foundation Year (IFY) offers a new and exciting route into studying for a degree, attracting ambitious and driven students who are willing to learn and advance.
If you have non-standard qualifications or do not quite meet the admissions requirements we can offer you a fantastic opportunity to study a four year programme which includes an Integrated Foundation Year. The Integrated Foundation Year will help you develop the theoretical/practical and academic skills you need, in order to successfully progress to the full award.
Featuring a reduced tuition fee in the first year, our four-year courses will enable you to successfully follow the degree pathway of your choice while gaining essential study skills. The foundation year of your chosen degree will be studied on a full-time basis and is aimed at supporting the transition to higher education. Years two, three and four are then studied as a standard degree programme.
Our postgraduate courses are a great way to enhance the skills you have already learnt. Benefit from our 20% alumni discount on postgraduate fees.
Successful completion of this course could lead on to one of our postgraduate programmes:
At the University of Northampton, everything we do, from funded trips to paid internships, is to give you everything you need to make a difference when you leave.
If you join this full time degree at Northampton you will receive a laptop when your course begins. The laptops are built to a bespoke custom specification ideal for use in the seminar room, collaborative group work or studying at home.
Whatever your ambitions, we’re here to help you to achieve them. We’ll support you to identify the skills you’re learning during your course, find your strengths and secure practical experience so that when it comes to applying for jobs or further study you’ll feel confident in standing out from the crowd. We’ve created the Northampton Employment Promise because we are so confident that if you focus on your studies and complete one of our awards you’ll be highly employable by the time you graduate. Putting you in a great position to secure employment or continue your studies.
To check out the full list of perks visit our Student Perks page.
Our approach to teaching and learning combines face-to-face teaching with carefully crafted digital experiences*, designed to help you take control of your own learning. Typically, you will study in small, interactive group sessions, where you learn through interactive, teamwork and problem-solving activities, and have a range of online resources and materials at your fingertips.
*Please see our situation update webpage for the latest information.
The assessments on the Sociology course are regularly praised by our external examiners as being imaginative and varied. Assessment methods used on this course include:
The University of Northampton is a Changemaker campus, which means that there’s an emphasis on supporting you in achieving your career and study ambitions. As well as the placement opportunity in your second year, employability skills are built into the Sociology course throughout the three years, so that you are consistently building the skills that you will need to prepare for the world of work.
Our Sociology students have pursued careers in fields ranging from education, youth work, charities and community organisations, to PR and marketing, media and journalism, HR and management, as well as social work, politics, and social research.
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Senior Lecturer in Sociology
Faculty of Health, Education and Society
Senior Lecturer in Sociology
Faculty of Health, Education and Society
Senior Lecturer in Sociology
Faculty of Health, Education and Society
Senior Lecturer in Sociology
Faculty of Health, Education and Society
Lecturer in Sociology
Faculty of Health, Education and Society
Lecturer in Sociology
Sociology BA (Hons)
We are a Changemaker campus, which means that there’s an emphasis on supporting you in achieving your career and study ambitions. As well as the placement opportunity in your second year, employability skills are built into the Sociology course throughout the three years, so that you are consistently building the skills that you will need to prepare for the world of work.
The University of Northampton Sociology students have ended up with careers in fields ranging from education, youth work, charities and community organisations, to PR and marketing, media and journalism, HR and management, as well as social work, politics, and social research.
Studying Sociology provides you with an exciting, up-to-date curriculum allowing you to gain a critical understanding of contemporary social issues at a local and global level
Through this combination, you will develop a critical understanding and insight into contemporary sociological themes and issues.
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