Colchester,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA (Honours) in Sociology - Including Foundation Year in Colchester United Kingdom | University of Essex
University of Essex
|
Colchester United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
19,500
(c. USD26,114.6)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Our four-year BA Sociology program (including a foundation year) helps you build subject expertise while strengthening academic abilities. The foundation year (Year Zero) provides essential grounding before advancing to three years of undergraduate studies at Essex.
From day one, you'll join Essex's vibrant global community, studying at the UK's most internationally diverse campus university.
We explore both the connections and divisions between people, examining everything from political and celebrity relationships to personal identity, family dynamics, and social perceptions. Your studies will cover diverse topics like digital media's societal impact, mental health studies, Japanese cultural studies, and war's artistic representations.
A quality sociology degree from an esteemed institution like Essex creates numerous career opportunities.
Sociology graduates are sought after across various sectors including government agencies, NGOs, social services, market analysis, project coordination, fundraising, financial auditing, brand promotion, case management, youth services, nonprofit leadership, and advocacy work.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 5.5
Qualification Requirements
All applications for degree courses with a foundation year (Year Zero) will be considered individually, whether you
think you might not have the grades to enter the first year of a degree course;
have non-traditional qualifications or experience (e.g. you haven’t studied A-levels or a BTEC);
are returning to university after some time away from education; or
are looking for more support during the transition into university study.
Standard offer:
Our standard offer is 72 UCAS tariff points from at least two full A-levels, or equivalent.
Examples of the above tariff may include:
A-levels: DDD
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: MMP
T-levels: Pass with E in core
If you are unsure whether you meet the entry criteria, please get in touch for advice.
Mature applicants and non-traditional academic backgrounds:
We welcome applications from mature students (over 21) and students with non-traditional academic backgrounds (might not have gone on from school to take level 3 qualifications). We will consider your educational and employment history, along with your personal statement and reference, to gain a rounded view of your suitability for the course.
International applicants:
Essex Pathways Department is unable to accept applications from international students. Foundation pathways for international students are available at the University of Essex International College and are delivered and awarded by Kaplan, in partnership with the University of Essex. Successful completion will enable you to progress to the relevant degree course at the University of Essex.
IELTS - 5.5 overall
TOEFL IBT -72 overall, with a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing
Tuition
GBP
19,500