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Sociology and Education BSc (Hons)

Cardiff University

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Main Site - Cardiff

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

This degree programme is an opportunity to study both Education and Sociology within an interdisciplinary social sciences context.Our Education teaching is informed by our research in education and the latest developments in policy and practice, encompassing aspects of culture and identity, childhood and youth, gender and ethnicity, and social justice and inclusion.Sociology is dedicated to the study of social life as found in groups, institutions and societies. It provides the critical tools for handling the analysis of all aspects of social conduct, from face-to-face interactions to how economic forces shape and are shaped by global society.This course uses a wide range of approaches to help you learn the methods and ideas needed to develop a deep understanding of the social, historical, political, economic and developmental contexts of education and to make your own contribution to understanding and improving society.


Distinctive features

- modules on offer reflect staff research interests across a range of sociological concerns and approaches, for example education, work and globalisation; urban and everyday life; social media, culture and consumption; health; migration and ethnic relations- our close links with policy makers, as well as local schools, colleges and other education/training organisations, provide opportunities for you to actively engage with educators and practice- the opportunity for you to learn in a School that was ranked 3rd in the UK for research quality in sociology and 5th for education in the 2014 Research Excellent Framework (REF).- the involvement of research-active staff in teaching- the emphasis on independent learning in a research-led environment- the variety of modules on offer in a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary School- Although this is not a teaching qualification, it is a chance to study education in ways that go beyond a focus on teaching practice. You will study the wider debates around education, laying the foundation for a wide variety of careers.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 22,950per year

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University information

Cardiff University

Cardiff University

Cardiff University

  • University League Table

    27th

  • Campus address

    Cardiff University, PO Box 921, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 3XQ, Wales

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Cardiff University has a welcoming and vibrant international community, with over 7,500 students coming from more than 130 countries.
Cardiff is a truly global institution with more than 200 partnerships and formal research links worldwide, giving students access to unique opportunities.
A wide range of dedicated support services for international students, including pre-departure advice, airport pickups, personal tutor guidance and more.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Education

    22nd out of 91 3

    22nd out of 101 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 224
    141 63%

    26th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    84.0 84%

    19th

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.96 74%

    73rd

    10

  • Entry standards

    / Max 206
    149 72%

    16th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    65.0 65%

    30th

    7

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.91 73%

    78th

    21

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