BA (Hons) Philosophy and Sociology

Our typical offer would be 200 UCAS points normally achieved over a minimum of either two or more A levels, an AVCE double award, BTEC National Diploma or other equivalent qualification. This includes any stand alone AS levels,Key Skills at Level 3 and Access to HE Diploma full award (Pass of 60 credits - of which a minimum of 45 credits must be at level 3 including 18 at Merit or Distinction).

All applications are individually reviewed and their skills and experience considered, particularly from mature students who should call 01902 321633 to discuss in more detail.

A satisfactory reference will be required as part of our selection process.

Language entry requirements :

The University accepts the following minimum English language standards for entry to its degree courses.

You must have at least one of the following standards in English to enter a degree or diploma course:

An IELTS score of 6.0, or a TOEFL score of 550 (or 213 for the computer-based test)

Pearson PTE Academic score of 54

A pass in the Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) examination

A pass in the Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) examination

GCSE/GCE O Level grade C or equivalent British-based examination

For selected countries, a good pass in English in the final year of secondary school (this being the equivalent of year 13 in England and Wales), or

Any other equivalent qualification recognised by the British Council (as listed in the British Council NARIC Guide) or an equivalent body

For entry to the BA (Hons) English Language and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) programmes, you will need a score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent, since this is a special award which includes an international qualification in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.

In Year 1 students are introduced to key concepts and methods that allow you to develop a 'sociological imagination' and understand the meaning of ‘thinking ethically’.

Year 2 deepens your understanding of Sociological theories and research methods, and broadens philosophical knowledge through studying the Enlightenment - widely regarded as the movement that formed the central institutions and structures of the modern western world. Students also have the opportunity to explore social aspects of contemporary Britain, including, gender and sexuality.

The final year enables you to specialise in area case studies around conflict, nationality and identity and develop further an understanding of the major developments in philosophical thinking through modules such as Freedom, Recognition and Authenticity; Philosophy of Mind; Self and Other; Political Theory.

Students are encouraged to develop Sociological understandings of contemporary geopolitics in modules such as Gender and Development in the 'Third World', Globalisation: Struggles and Resistance, Work and Society, and Global Education Issues.

You will work with an academic supervisor on a research project tailored to your own personal interest, or on a research project based in a community organisation.