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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Understand and investigate society and social structures. Using social theory and research methods, you’ll study the processes that shape people’s lives. This course will give you an in-depth understanding of the structure of society. You will investigate the roles of its dominant institutions, social structures, and cultural practices, as well as sources of inequalities and conflict.By applying social theories, you’ll learn about the foundations of modern society and how we can positively change it. This will be learnt in the context of British society and other societies around the world.In Year 1, you’ll be introduced to social theory, ideas about the state and social change, and the central traditions of social research. You’ll have the chance to take optional units in criminology and international development to broaden your learning.In Year 2, you’ll study units that deepen your understanding of contemporary social theory and techniques of data analysis. You’ll choose from a range of options in sociology, social policy, criminology and international development.

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£ 25,400per year

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University information

University of Bath

University of Bath

  • University League Table

    9th

  • Campus address

    Main Site, Claverton Down, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 7AY, United Kingdom

The university's community comprises over 20,000 students. Around one-third come from outside the UK, representing 152 nationalities from around the world.
The International Support Service offers an international orientation programme and mentoring scheme to help students settle into life in the UK.
University of Bath alumni can be found contributing positively in countries worldwide. Many continue their association with Bath long after graduation.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    6th out of 103 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    146 73%

    9th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    67.0 67%

    17th

    12
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.13 78%

    50th

    8

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