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Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Location
Main Site
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
01-SEP-25
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
Sociology at University of Worcester provides a dynamic and unique focus on contemporary sociological perspectives, research, and challenges, with particular emphasis on work-based learning and the development of graduate employability skills, and new and exciting fields in contemporary Sociology, including Digital Sociology, Environmental Sociology, and Sociology of Health.In studying Sociology at University of Worcester, you will join a lively research-focused team of staff and students trying to make sense of the contemporary social world. In the process, you will develop graduate employability attributes and have the opportunity to take up work experience in a Sociology of Work context..
Key features- A personalised learner journey tailored around your own interests which includes close tutor support in helping you to develop personal, academic, and graduate skills with a focus on long term career planning- Emphasis on transferable skills, digital citizenship, graduate employability, and work-based learning opportunities- A close student/staff community with regular course activities, socials, quizzes, and trips, including to Parliament in London- An interactive and responsive curriculum with study abroad options that includes the classic elements of Sociology but with primary focus on new and developing perspectives, offering a diverse and dynamic curriculum driven by contemporary sociological concerns- Assessments (no exams in sociology-coded modules) which focus on personal and experiential learning and encouragement of your own research interests to help you become an independent learner able to understand contemporary global challenges and how Sociology can make sense of them
Why the University of Worcester?The University of Worcester is a campus university, meaning everything you need is on site. We’re based in a vibrant cathedral city just 40 mins south of Birmingham and an hour north of Bristol, and our beautiful green campuses have plenty of parking and quality on-site accommodation.At Worcester small class sizes, supportive tutors and professionally focussed courses mean you’ll be prepared for your dream career. These are just some of the reasons why we’re first in the UK for both graduate employment and quality education.-
First in the UK for sustained employmentand/or further study (excluding specialist institutions), 5 years after graduation – Longitudinal Education Outcomes data 2024.-
First in the UK for quality education– Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2024.-
Ofsted Outstandingin 2023 the University’s primary and secondary teacher training programmes were rated ‘Outstanding’.Join us at one of our regular Open Days to see if the University is a good fit for you: www.worcester.ac.uk/opendays
Application deadline
29 January
Tuition fees
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University of Worcester
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University League Table
88th
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Campus address
University of Worcester, Henwick Grove, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR2 6AJ, England
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40th out of 101 1
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Entry standards
/ Max 206121 59%56th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10064.0 64%33rd
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/ Max 43.49 87%2nd
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