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Sociology Cardiff University

Award Attendance Study Duration Start Domestic fees International fees
BSc On-Campus Full-time 3 years September £9000.00 year per £18700.00 year per

Course overview

A year abroad or on placement

Expand your horizons; gain experience with study abroad options or a professional placement.

Research-led

Develop your research skills with the support of research-active staff; apply your skills in a dissertation project.

Sociology in context

Explore sociology in a range on contexts such as globalisation, education, social media, culture and consumption and ethnic relations.

Placement opportunities

Undertake a placement with the help of our dedicated Employability and Placement manager.

Sociology is dedicated to the study of social life as found in groups, institutions and societies. It provides the critical tools for understanding all aspects of social conduct, from the intricacies of face-to-face interactions, how individual actions and beliefs shape and are shaped by the world around them, and how economic forces shape and are shaped by global society.

Sociology at Cardiff University is characterised by rigorous theoretically informed research. The programme is built from three main elements: a broad foundation in core sociological theories and concepts; a comprehensive understanding of the research methods needed to understand social relations; and a range of specialist modules addressing problems and issues which are at the forefront of public and academic debate.


Entry requirements

A Levels

ABB-BBB

Extended/International Project Qualification: Applicants with grade A in the EPQ/IPQ will typically receive an offer one grade lower than the standard A level offer. Please note that any subject specific requirements must still be met.

English requirements

Grade C or grade 4 in GCSE English Language.

At least 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each subskill.

At least 90 overall with minimum scores of 17 for writing, 17 for listening, 18 for reading and 20 for speaking.

At least 62 overall with a minimum of 59 in all communicative skills.

II: at least two Distinctions and two Merits. III: at least a Pass in all components.

Please visit our English Language requirements page for more information on our other accepted language qualifications.

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