BA (Hons) Education and Sociology

If youre the type of person fascinated by other's lives and society as a whole, our education and sociology degree is the course for you. Youll dive into the history, philosophy, psychology and sociology of education. Together well also unpick sociological issues like politics, class, family origin, gender, disability, identity and culture.
Our experts will share their knowledge so you understand the UK education system inside out and can compare it to education around the world.
In sociology, look at life beyond the education system. Study social trends and investigate sociological developments and phenomena in cultural, political and historical contexts. Discover the social structures, institutions, orthodoxies, processes, organisations and groups that we spend our lives within.
By the time you finish our education and sociology course, youll be someone who thinks innovatively and challenges the status quo. Your sought after skillset will set you up perfectly for work in settings like schools, museums and galleries, charities or the community.

Your future career
After this education and sociology course, youll be ready to take your next step. Whether that's deciding to apply for teacher training, discovering roles in related areas like social work or continuing your studies with a Master's.
If you decide to go into teaching, you might prepare for life in a primary or secondary school. However, educators are also needed in a range of other settings, from museums and galleries to zoos. Youll even have the right skills to design training for the corporate world too.

Sandwich year option available,Studying abroad option available

Typical offer 104-112 UCAS Tariff points. No specific subjects are required.
A Level BCC-BBC.
BTEC Extended Diploma (or combination of BTEC QCF qualifications) Distinction, Merit, Merit (DMM).
T Level Overall grade of Merit.
International Baccalaureate (IB) We are happy to accept IB qualifications which achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points.
Access to Higher Education Diploma 45 credits at Level 3, for example 9 credits at Distinction and 36 credits at Merit or 15 credits at Distinction and 30 credits at Merit. The required total can be attained from various credit combinations.
IELTS 6.0, with a score no lower than 5.5 in each individual component, or an equivalent English language qualification.
TOEFL internet-based - Overall score of 78 or above with minimum elements of listening 19, reading 18, speaking 19, and writing 21