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BA (Hons) Sociology

University of Westminster — London, United Kingdom

BA (Hons) Sociology is a undergraduate Sociology course at University of Westminster, London, United Kingdom. It takes 3 years, costs £19,000 per year and starts in September.

Undergraduate · 3 years · Full-time · Sociology · £19,000 per year

Intakes: September

Choose Sociology at the University of Westminster and you'll never think about society in the same way again. Studying with us means engaging with a dynamic 21st-century subject and exploring current social issues and debates, using the latest research methods. Investigating the nature of societal structures and their impact on people's everyday lives and interactions is central to the course. You'll consider questions of how power is exercised and normalised at all levels of society, from the state to individual emotions, through explorations of social class, gender, race, ethnicity, sexuality, and other factors. Top reasons to study this course (from the course page): - Inspiring learning opportunities inside and outside the classroom – our central London location provides unique opportunities to explore contemporary social and cultural life, including creative classroom activities, film screenings, external speakers, street-based explorations and visits to museums and galleries - An inclusive and diverse curriculum engaged with issues of social justice – students of diverse faith backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures and genders come to work together to challenge inequality and explore some of the most important social and cultural questions in the world today - In year two, our work-based learning module offers you the opportunity to gain work experience through placement opportunities such as our Metropolitan Police scheme, the Explore Teaching Scheme and other work placements. - The University of Westminster is ranked 7th in London for Sociology (Complete University Guide 2026). Campus: Regent, Central London Duration: 3 or 4 years Start dates: Full-time - September 2027 International tuition fee: £19,000 (Price per academic year). The university states annual fees stay the same throughout your studies. Careers (from the course page): Previous graduates have found positions in organisations including the British Red Cross, Citizens Advice and the London Evening Standard. Gain work experience before you graduate – recent work placements have included the Explore Teaching Scheme, the Metropolitan Police, and the Prisoner Advice and Care Trust. Graduate employers named on the course page: Accelerate Learning, Barclays, British Airways, British Red Cross, Citizens Advice, East London NHS Foundation Trust, Harris Academy, London Evening Standard, Mulberry UTC, Stamford Hill Primary School, Victim Support. Source: University of Westminster course page.

Modules

• Identity and Society (Year 1, Core)
• London Explored (Year 1, Core)
• Researching Society (Year 1, Core)
• Social Media, Culture and Society (Year 1, Core)
• Thinking Sociologically (Year 1, Core)
• Gender and Sexuality Studies (Year 1, Option)
• Understanding Race (Year 1, Option)
• Modern Social Theory (Year 2, Core)
• Research Methods in Sociology and Criminology (Year 2, Core)
• Work-based Learning (Year 2, Core)
• Childhood Youth and Society (Year 2, Option)
• Education Now (Year 2, Option)
• Emotional Life (Year 2, Option)
• Food, Taste and Consumption (Year 2, Option)
• Globalisation and the Media (Year 2, Option)
• Leisure, Pleasure and the Sociology of Fun (Year 2, Option)
• The City, Community, and Belonging (Year 2, Option)
• Contemporary Social Theory (Year 3, Core)
• Sociology Dissertation (Year 3, Core)
• Families, Intimacies and Personal Life (Year 3, Option)
• Gender, Education and Identity (Year 3, Option)
• Making Bodies (Year 3, Option)
• Making the News (Year 3, Option)
• Mental Health and Social Inequalities (Year 3, Option)
• Social Movements, Media and Society (Year 3, Option)
• The Cultural Politics of Race (Year 3, Option)

Careers

• Charity and NGO sector
• Journalism and media
• Local government and Civil Service
• Management and human resources
• Teaching and other professional education work