Programme Specification for Sociology (Major, Joint or Minor)
Campus: Docklands
Why Study Sociology as part of a Combined Honours Degree?
Sociology provides a critical appreciation of the most important forces shaping our experience in the contemporary world: globalisation, multiculturalism, social divisions and social exclusion, class, race, gender and sexuality.
Sociology and Anthropology Research at UEL received a 4 rating in the 2001 Research Assessment Exercise, which placed it in the top league of new university departments. We take pride in presenting high quality courses and in our teaching and learning methods. We received maximum marks for these two important areas when the Higher Education Funding Council for England and Wales assessed us (scores shared with only seven other institutions across the whole university sector).
What will I study?
The Sociology programme introduces a wide-range of materials; debates and approaches designed to encourage active participation in the learning process - including presentations, class discussions, course work and case studies drawn from everyday life. Active learning means generating your own data on field trips, knocking up web sites, and seeing the world through new eyes. We offer a variety of exciting, innovative and topical ways of exploring the world in which we live.
The first year provides an introduction to the rich and varied world of contemporary Sociology. The programme is designed to introduce Sociology to those that have not encountered it before and to expand the range of those that have.
Which modules will I study?
You can view a full guide to the modules you have to study as part of your chosen pathway, along with a full range of option modules available by viewing the Single & Combined Honours Programmes Guide for Sociology
Can I study a Combined Honours Programme as a Part-time degree?
All our Combined Honours Programmes can be studied on a Part-time or Full-time basis. As a Part-time student, you will study the same degree programme, but at a slower pace. You will study up to 4 modules per year (instead of 6 as a full-time student).
What career opportunities are open to me if I study Sociology ?
A background in Sociology would enhance your career opportunities if you wished to pursue a career that requires a high level or analytical and presentational skills. Professional and managerial opportunities in the public sector (education, health, social care) are popular careers for sociology graduates. Examples include: teaching, community/social work, probation service, housing, journalism, research posts, pressure/human rights groups.
What can I combine with Sociology?
Popular combinations include:
- Business Information Systems/Sociology (GL53 - Mod/MAPU)
- Business Management/Sociology (NL23)
- Communication Studies/Sociology (LP39 - BA/PCPU)
- Criminology/Sociology (M9L3 - BA/IBPU)
- Economics/Sociology (LLC3 - BA/DEPU)
- International Politics/Sociology (LL32 - BA/PKPU)
- Law/Sociology (LM31 - BA/IDPU)
- Multimedia Design Technology/Sociology (WL23)
- Sociology with Anthropology (L3L6 - BA/PUpb)
- International Development/Sociology (LLJ9 - BA/PWPU)
We have over 5000 different combinations and you can choose from over 75 pathways. Please visit this page www.uel.ac.uk/combined/programmes for a full list.
Entry Requirements
240 UCAS tariff points (including two passes at A2 level) plus GCSE English grade C or above.
How do I apply?
If you wish to study with us full-time from September, you will need to make your application via UCAS (www.ucas.ac.uk).
If you wish to study with us part-time you can obtain an application form from our admissions department study@uel.ac.uk or apply on-line.
Other Sociology programmes available
For further information on the range of Sociology programmes available at UEL, please visit the School Page http://www.uel.ac.uk/lss/
Contact Us
If you would like to speak to someone about a Combined Honours Programme, please contact the School of Combined Honours on 0208 223 2575 or email us at combined.honours@uel.ac.uk
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