Sociology is a mature academic discipline that has a long history of supporting employability. Our Sociology programme will help you to develop an awareness of the underlying values and principles relevant to Sociology, to develop an understanding of how contemporary social problems have emerged and of social policy responses.
Through this course you will engage with the knowledge of the diversity of human and social needs and of the social policies and welfare institutions which exist to meet them. The programme will draw on a wide range of intellectual resources, theoretical perspectives and academic disciplines to illuminate understanding of the issues of Sociology and the contexts in which these take place.
You will explore issues of Sociology, rights and responsibilities in relation to additional needs, health and social care, gender and diversity, disability and communities, families and individuals and learn to recognise that tensions exist between the reality and the ideal of equality, equity, social justice, liberation and sustainability, alongside values, interests, normative, ethical and moral positions. You will recognise the impact of different theoretical positions and political discourses on the provision of Sociology.
*Selected modules subject to revalidation
Course details
- On-campus
- Blended (On-campus)
- Full-time
- English
- Welsh
Tuition Fees 2023/24 and 24/25
Home (Full-time): £9,000 per year
Overseas (Full-time): £13,500 per year
This programme is subject to revalidation.
Why choose this course?
What you will learn
This three-year programme is underpinned by an initial foundation year, which includes modules that explore sociology, advocacy, social policy and social studies.
Students undertake a placement in the second year of study, while the modules develop a broad understanding of sociological issues and solutions.
The final year of study incorporates a dissertation with links to aspects of Sociology the student wishes to pursue in more depth.
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Course Disclaimer
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We listen to student feedback and insights from industry and from professionals to ensure that course content is high-quality and up-to-date, and that it offers the best possible preparation for your future career or study goals.
For this reason, there might be modifications to the content of your course over time, to keep up to date with changes in the subject area or in the sector. If a module is no longer running, we’ll make sure to keep you informed, and work with you to choose a different suitable module.
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Staff
Our People
You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for assessments and feedback (NSS 2023) meaning the comments you get back from your work will help you learn. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as Top 10 in the UK for Lecturers and Teaching Quality. Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses.
Accommodation
Carmarthen Accommodation
Carmarthen has a variety of accommodation and we guarantee accommodation for 1st Years with availability for your 2nd and 3rd Years. Based on our Carmarthen campus you will be right in the middle of everything, with options to suit all budgets.
Further information
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All applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory enhanced disclosure document from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
80 UCAS Points.
Non-traditional students will be considered on their experience and individual merit.
Applicants with FE/Access qualifications welcomed. -
No exams in this programme.
Assessment is via written assignments, seminar presentations, reports, reflective diaries, leaflets and video documentaries. These assessment methods link with the development of employability skills.
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All applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory enhanced disclosure document from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Students are responsible for meeting the cost of essential textbooks, and of producing such essays, assignments and dissertations as are required to fulfil the academic requirements for each programme of study.
There will also be further costs for the following, not purchasable from the University:
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Clothing
Fieldwork
Printing and copying
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You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit our Bursaries and Scholarships section.
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The chance to study in Europe and the US for a semester in year 2.
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- Advocate
- Communities First
- Criminal Justice Sector
- Education Officer
- Emerging roles within sport and film industry (responding to current events)
- Families First
- HE/FE Lecturer
- Local Authority Management and care
- Local Health Authority Management and care
- Media
- Nursing and Mental health Nursing (Further Study Required)
- Police
- Probation Officer (Further Study Required)
- Project Management
- Project Manager
- Research
- Research Assistant
- Social Care work
- Social Worker (Further Study Required)
- Student Support Services
- Supporting Vulnerable Groups
- Youth Offending
Graduates may also choose to continue studying and complete postgraduate and postgraduate research qualifications through progression onto, either, the MA Equity and Diversity in Society or a PhD in Social Justice and Inclusion that allow students to utilise postgraduate funding.