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BA (Hons) Sociology

University of Greenwich — London, United Kingdom

BA (Hons) Sociology is a undergraduate Sociology course at University of Greenwich, London, United Kingdom. It takes 3 years, costs £17,975 per year and starts in September.

Undergraduate · 3 years · Full-time · Sociology · £17,975 per year

Intakes: September

What you should know (from the course page): - It enables you to specialise in the study of sociology while incorporating optional modules to allow you to build your degree around your interests and career aspirations - A broad foundation in sociological thinking and theory is offered while also supporting you to pursue your own ideas and interests through focused research - You develop a wealth of intellectual and practical transferable skills that provide a strong foundation for future employment in a range of careers - It covers a range of issues from popular culture, social inequalities and global relations, to gender, identity and migration. School: Humanities and Social Sciences Location: Greenwich Campus Duration: 3 years full-time 6 years part-time 4 years sandwich Start: September International tuition fee 2026/27: full-time £17,975; part-time £4,494 per 30 credits. Careers (from the course page): The skills you acquire through studying Sociology at Greenwich will prepare you for careers in a wide range of industries and roles. Sociology graduates have gone on to careers in youth, community and social work, social welfare, local and national government, education, HR, publishing, marketing, and social research. Our graduates include Meike Imberg. Source: University of Greenwich course page and 2026-27 course fees table.

Modules

  • Inequality and Social Change (Year 1, 30 credits)
  • Investigating Popular Culture (Year 1, 30 credits)
  • Applying the Sociological Imagination (Year 1, 30 credits)
  • Mandarin 1 (Year 1, 30 credits, optional)
  • Mandarin 2 (Year 1, 30 credits, optional)
  • Mandarin 3 (Year 1, 30 credits, optional)
  • European Languages (French 1) (Year 1, 30 credits, optional)
  • European Languages (French 2) (Year 1, 30 credits, optional)
  • European Languages (French 3) (Year 1, 30 credits, optional)
  • European Languages (French 4) (Year 1, 30 credits, optional)
  • Making the Modern World: Europe, Asia, and Africa in the Long Nineteenth Century (Year 1, 30 credits, optional)
  • Empireland? Britain at Home and Abroad (Year 1, 30 credits, optional)
  • European Languages (Italian 1) (Year 1, 30 credits, optional)
  • European Languages (Italian 2) (Year 1, 30 credits, optional)
  • European Languages (Italian 3) (Year 1, 30 credits, optional)
  • Writing for the Media (Year 1, 30 credits, optional)
  • Global Issues (Year 1, 30 credits, optional)
  • Crime, Criminalisation and Society (Year 1, 30 credits, optional)
  • European Languages (Spanish 1) (Year 1, 30 credits, optional)
  • European Languages (Spanish 2) (Year 1, 30 credits, optional)
  • European Languages (Spanish 3) (Year 1, 30 credits, optional)
  • European Languages (Spanish 4) (Year 1, 30 credits, optional)
  • Key Thinkers in Sociology (Year 2, 30 credits)
  • Sociology in Practice (Year 2, 30 credits)
  • Mandarin 1 (Year 2, 30 credits, optional)
  • Mandarin 2 (Year 2, 30 credits, optional)
  • Mandarin 3 (Year 2, 30 credits, optional)
  • European Languages (French 1) (Year 2, 30 credits, optional)
  • European Languages (French 2) (Year 2, 30 credits, optional)
  • European Languages (French 3) (Year 2, 30 credits, optional)
  • European Languages (French 4) (Year 2, 30 credits, optional)
  • Rebel Earth? History and Politics in the Anthropocene (Year 2, 15 credits, optional)
  • A Global History of Genocide (Year 2, 30 credits, optional)
  • European Languages (Italian 1) (Year 2, 30 credits, optional)
  • European Languages (Italian 2) (Year 2, 30 credits, optional)
  • European Languages (Italian 3) (Year 2, 30 credits, optional)
  • Writing Journalism (Year 2, 30 credits, optional)
  • Language Research Project (French, Italian, Spanish) (Year 2, 30 credits, optional)
  • Approaches to Development: Theories, Actors, and Alternatives (Year 2, 30 credits, optional)
  • The Global Sex Industry: Perspectives, Experiences and Responses (Year 2, 15 credits, optional)
  • Education and Social Formation (Year 2, 15 credits, optional)
  • Drug Use in Society (Year 2, 15 credits, optional)
  • Sociology of Work (Year 2, 15 credits, optional)
  • European Languages (Spanish 1) (Year 2, 30 credits, optional)
  • European Languages (Spanish 2) (Year 2, 30 credits, optional)
  • European Languages (Spanish 3) (Year 2, 30 credits, optional)
  • European Languages (Spanish 4) (Year 2, 30 credits, optional)
  • Gender, Race and Crime (Year 3, 15 credits)
  • Sociology of Gender and Sexuality (Year 3, 15 credits)
  • Mandarin 2 (Year 3, 30 credits, optional)
  • Mandarin 3 (Year 3, 30 credits, optional)
  • European Languages (French 2) (Year 3, 30 credits, optional)
  • European Languages (French 3) (Year 3, 30 credits, optional)
  • European Languages (French 4) (Year 3, 30 credits, optional)
  • ​​Footprints of Everyday Life: The Environmental History of Modern Britain​ (Year 3, 30 credits, optional)
  • European Languages (Italian 2) (Year 3, 30 credits, optional)
  • European Languages (Italian 3) (Year 3, 30 credits, optional)
  • Journalism in Practice (Year 3, 30 credits, optional)
  • Language, Soft Power and Cultural Diplomacy (Year 3, 30 credits, optional)
  • Language Research Project (French, Italian, Spanish) (Year 3, 30 credits, optional)
  • International Relations and International Security (Year 3, 30 credits, optional)
  • Migration and Citizenship (Year 3, 15 credits, optional)
  • Globalisation: Social and Political Perspectives (Year 3, 15 credits, optional)
  • Understanding Social Contexts of Health and Illness (Year 3, 15 credits, optional)
  • ​​Urban Culture and Conflict​ (Year 3, 15 credits, optional)
  • European Languages (Spanish 2) (Year 3, 30 credits, optional)
  • European Languages (Spanish 3) (Year 3, 30 credits, optional)
  • European Languages (Spanish 4) (Year 3, 30 credits, optional)
  • Work Placement (Level 6) (Year 3, 30 credits, optional)
  • Sociology Dissertation (Year 3, 30 credits, optional)

Frequently asked questions

How long is BA (Hons) Sociology at University of Greenwich?

BA (Hons) Sociology takes 3 years (Full-time).

How much does BA (Hons) Sociology at University of Greenwich cost?

The listed tuition fee is £17,975 per year. Fees can change, so confirm the current amount before you apply.

When does BA (Hons) Sociology start?

Intakes: September.

What level is BA (Hons) Sociology?

It is a undergraduate course in Sociology.

What will I study on BA (Hons) Sociology?

Modules include Inequality and Social Change (Year 1, 30 credits), Investigating Popular Culture (Year 1, 30 credits), Applying the Sociological Imagination (Year 1, 30 credits), Mandarin 1 (Year 1, 30 credits, optional), Mandarin 2 (Year 1, 30 credits, optional) and Mandarin 3 (Year 1, 30 credits, optional).