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English and Sociology BSc (Hons)

Aston University

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Sandwich / Placement

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary


Discover how English works in society and make a real difference through harnessing the power of written and spoken word.


Course description

The BSc (Hons) English and Sociology course has been designed with your future in mind, linking your studies to professionally relevant contexts with practical applications. It is directly informed by the research expertise of our staff, who specialise in disciplines spanning linguistics, literature, language education, inequality, racism, health, migration and more.We study everything from poetry and plays to news reporting and social media, providing you with the opportunity to develop skills in linguistic analysis, while exploring literary genres from Shakespeare to post-apocalyptic science fiction, considering periods from the seventeenth century to the present day. The programme delves into real-life experiences and their connections to larger social issues. You will explore the impact of social constraints, class, race, religion, and gender on inequality and life chances.The integrated placement year offers the chance to apply your learning in a work or study placement in the UK or overseas. Whether you choose to study abroad, work for a company or to teach, Aston University’s links with employers, schools and universities around the world mean you will have a wide range of options to boost your employability.Together, both English and sociology will equip you with the knowledge and analytical skills that will enable you to think critically and work independently.


Key benefits

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Gold standard teaching

– Aston University was awarded Gold – the highest possible rating for the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023)-


Excellent prospects

– Aston University was named runner-up in the University of the Year for Graduate Employment Award (Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide)-


Earn more

– Our graduates are among the highest paid in the country, earning on average £36,100 five years after graduating (Longitudinal Education Outcomes, 2023)-


Our academics are clear

– 96% of students felt that teaching staff were good or very good at explaining things (English and Sociology programmes; National Student Survey, 2023) -


Here for you

– 100% of students said it was easy or very easy to contact teaching staff when they needed to (Sociology; National Student Survey, 2023)


Course details


Modules

For more information on this course and a full list of modules, visit the course page: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/english-and-sociology-bsc


Assessment method

For more information on the methods of assessment on this course, visit the course page: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/english-and-sociology-bsc

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 18,250per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

Entry requirements

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A level : BCC - BBC

BBC: Standard offer // BCC: If the student is also presenting either Core Maths or Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) grade B OR if eligible for Contextual offer (Please see this webpage for more details - https://www.aston.ac.uk/undergraduate/contextual-offer-aston-ready)

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University information

Aston University

  • University League Table

    39th

  • Campus address

    Aston University, Aston Triangle, Birmingham, Birmingham, B4 7ET, England

Aston is renowned for its careers and employability support, the opportunities it provides for students to gain practical work experience, and Job Shop support.
Students have the opportunity to gain experience through internships, placements, projects and business start-ups, and connections to local alumni networks.
The university has a range of scholarships including a fully-funded Aston Enterprise Scholarship for a student with a winning business idea.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    38th out of 96

    25th out of 101 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 202
    135 67%

    35th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    80.0 80%

    12th

    4
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.12 78%

    63rd

    6
  • Entry standards

    / Max 206
    126 61%

    39th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    72.0 72%

    11th

    6
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.05 76%

    39th

    35

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