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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    29-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Course description

This course covers the fundamentals of sociological analysis. Subjects include crime and deviance, religion and belief, migration, race and racism, new genetics and masculinities. We'll also give you training in research techniques and information retrieval.

Specialist third-year modules explore current thinking on a range of important issues. You'll learn from experts and explore your own ideas in small groups. In the final year, you will carry out a research project of your own.

Learning and assessment

Learning

You'll learn through a mix of interactive lectures and seminars, with time for independent study.

We invest to create the right environment for you. That means outstanding facilities, study spaces and support, including 24/7 online access to our online library service.

Study spaces and computers are available to offer you choice and flexibility for your study. Our five library sites give you access to over 1.3 million books and periodicals. You can access your library account and our rich digital collections from anywhere on or off campus. Other library services include study skills training to improve your grades, and tailored advice from experts in your subject.

Graduate careers

Department of Sociological Studies

Our graduates work in a range of sectors including broadcasting, the police service, teaching and social work. They are also employed in local government, the civil service, charity and campaign organisations and market research.

Some have carried out graduate training with national and international companies, and are employed around the world. Many go on to masters courses in sociology and social policy and other areas such as human resources.

Application deadline

29 January

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University information

University of Sheffield

  • University League Table

    18th

  • Campus address

    University of Sheffield, Western Bank, Sheffield, Sheffield, S10 2TN, England

Pathway programmes are available to help students with English as a second language and different educational backgrounds prepare for their academic career.
With nearly 11,000 international students, Sheffield is a diverse, welcoming city that's celebrated for its safety and strong sense of community and culture.
The university offers a range of scholarships for high-achieving international students who demonstrate excellent academic potential.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    19th out of 101 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 206
    142 69%

    22nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    72.0 72%

    11th

    1
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.02 75%

    49th

    10

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