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Sociology, Social Policy and Social Change BA (Hons)

University of Kent

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    16-SEP-23

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Are you curious about how societies work, develop and transform? Do you wonder about how societies can promote the welfare of individuals and families? Our Sociology and Social Policy joint honours programme offers you the opportunity to analyse these questions from a theoretical and practical perspective. The School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research offers a large choice of specialist modules on race, social change, criminal justice, disability and the arts. Our academics are internationally recognised for their expertise in sociological theory and their varied research gives you the opportunity to study diverse areas ranging from street culture to terrorism. Our modules and creative forms of assessment are designed to stimulate your thinking and prepare you for a job market looking for versatile and innovative individuals.In your first year, you study the fundamentals of sociology and social policy. You then learn how to apply and conduct qualitative and quantitative sociological research. During all stages of your studies, you have the opportunity to choose specialist modules that suit your interests and include topics like health policy; poverty, inequality and social security; gender; political change; crime; race and work. In your final year of study, there is an option to complete a dissertation module on a subject of your choice.Both Sociology (UCAS code L300 at institution K24) and Social Policy and Social Change (UCAS code L430 at institution K24) are also available as single honours degrees.

Application deadline

25 January

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University information

University of Kent

University of Kent

  • University League Table

    47th

  • Campus address

    University of Kent, Recruitment and Admissions Office, Registry, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7NZ, England

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A range of scholarships for international students, including GREAT Scholarships for students from China, India, Malaysia, Nigeria, Kenya and Thailand.
Kent offers globally recognised degrees, and has a diverse student community representing over 159 nationalities.
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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Politics

    42nd out of 84 8

    23rd out of 49 13

    32nd out of 105 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 217
    111 53%

    50th

    5

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    64.0 64%

    39th

    7

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.77 75%

    45th

    11

  • Entry standards

    / Max 191
    120 59%

    23rd

    3

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    54.0 54%

    21st

    18

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.86 77%

    21st

    3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 212
    116 54%

    56th

    5

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    56.0 56%

    37th

    17

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.66 73%

    68th

    8

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