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University of Gloucestershire
Undergraduate

Sociology

BA (Hons)

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Study type
Full Time
Course length
3 Years
Campus
Francis Close Hall, Cheltenham
UCAS Code
L304

Why choose UoG?

On this course you’ll question power, identity and inequality, tackling real-world issues from sustainability to justice. Learn through debates, guest speakers and hands-on research with organisations that make a difference.

Top reasons to study this course

Within sociology, we critically explore the world through the lens of social justice, sustainability and our political world. We apply sociological theories and concepts to deconstruct the normalisation of our ideas and beliefs.  

Identity and power are challenged to expose divisions, differences and structural inequalities. The classical sociological concepts of gender, race, class and intersectionality add depth and purchase to our understandings of consumerism, sustainability, identity, power and transnationalism.  

Debates on the macro-overarching structures of capitalism and nationalism, flow into anti-globalisation and decolonisation, as students make sense of family-life, work and employment, leisure and the micro.

We critically situate our local lives within the global landscape; we demonstrate how agents within the social world can really make a difference; our students can explore activism for themselves. 

Research methods are the tools of our trade and students work on real-world research projects throughout their degree, providing the next generation of Sociologists with the skills and expertise for employability.

Students can build their CVs through working with local organisations connections, within their modules and placement opportunities.   

As a Sociology student, you can expect to participate in a range of lectures, seminars, practicals and simulations.  

Students are assessed via essays, AI critiques, portfolios, blogs, journal critiques, report writing, group and individual presentations and a small number of exams

Within the social sciences students are exposed to a range of guest speakers. Previous speakers have come from the following organisations:

  • Victim Support
  • HM Prison and Probation Service  
  • Get into teaching
  • Restorative Justice Council UK
  • The Police 

GCHQ, provide talks on employability techniques as well as an insight into working in GCHQ itself. 

We’re committed to decolonising the curriculum, offering students a global perspective on crime and justice, and fostering a critical understanding of criminology and sociology in diverse cultural contexts.

One of the many ways our social science students become career-ready is through opportunities to become involved in research projects with their lecturers, including writing papers, analysing data and working on media projects.

Past and current students have been active researchers on the following research projects: 

  • Sexual Violence Research Group  
  • Analysis of CBC Women’s Safety Survey  
  • Remembering Srebrenica annual commemoration and ongoing educational work  
  • Assisting police investigations of homicide tracking threat escalation patterns 
  • Assisting lawyers in building a case against Andrew Tate 
  • Assisting lawyers in cases of appeal against homicide convictions 
  • Assisting police in investigating sudden deaths that may have been staged as non-suspicious 

Our social science graduates have secured a range of diverse and rewarding career paths. Examples from our alumni include: 

  • Forensic Criminologist 
  • Prison Advice and Care Trust (PACT) 
  • National Probation Service 
  • Risk Control Consultant in Banking 
  • Youth Housing Provider 
  • Financial Crime Prevention Officer 
  • The Nelson Trust 
  • The Police, including Detective Inspectors 
  • SARC Outreach Worker  
  • Revenge Porn Helpline Officer 
  • Rehabilitation Officer of sexual offenders  
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The Crime scene house

Master real-world investigation techniques

The crime scene house and car provide opportunities for realistic training where students stage and investigate mock crime scenes. Develop your essential evidence collection and crime scene processing skills in these dedicated facilities.

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Entry Requirements

104 – 120 UCAS tariff points

Your grades are just one part of your story, which is why at UoG we accept any grades from any combination of level 3 qualifications.

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Here’s an example of how 104 – 120 UCAS tariff points might look for some common level 3 qualifications.

GCSE in English Lang/Lit and Maths at grade 4/C or above are usually required.

Unsure if we could offer you a place? Check out the UCAS tariff calculator or contact our admissions team if you have any questions.

We welcome students from all over the world to study our foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

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You must also meet our English language requirements, such as IELTS or an equivalent test.

If you need to improve your English before starting your course, we offer pre-sessional English programmes delivered online by our trusted partner, Study Group.


If you can’t find the entry requirements for your country or have any questions, please email [email protected] or call us on +44 (0) 3330 141414.

Fees and costs

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Tuition fees

The above fees apply to your first year of study only, and will increase for subsequent years. View our undergraduate tuition fees for further information.

Additional costs

Your tuition fees cover most costs related to your course, but you may need to budget for some additional costs.

These can include items such as specialist equipment, materials for projects, professional memberships, field trips or placements. You may also have everyday costs as a student, like printing, books and stationery.

To help you plan ahead and make the most of your money, explore our Budgeting at uni guide for practical advice and support.

Start date
Tuition fees

The above fees apply to your first year of study only, and will increase for subsequent years. View our undergraduate tuition fees for further information.

Additional costs

Your tuition fees cover most costs related to your course, but you may need to budget for some additional costs.

These can include items such as specialist equipment, materials for projects, professional memberships, field trips or placements. You may also have everyday costs as a student, like printing, books and stationery.

To help you plan ahead and make the most of your money, explore our Budgeting at uni guide for practical advice and support.

Teaching staff

The academic team comprises experts in their field with research experience on identity, migration, digital culture, security, and power. They bring theory to life through student-centred teaching, using interdisciplinary methods and discursive analysis to create a supportive environment for exploring complex social issues.

Alongside teaching, they are active researchers whose work on digital platforms, migration, and social justice informs the course. This mix of research and teaching practice ensures students engage with current learning methods while developing strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.

Connections

Homicide Research Group

Bringing together students and academics at UoG with an interest in coercive control, stalking and homicide to review relevant cases.

GCC Trauma Informed Restorative and Relational Team

Delivering guest sessions and opportunities to participate in research projects locally.

Gloucester City Safe

Complete your research methods assignment collecting data for Gloucester City Safe (GCS), a not-for-profit Business Crime Reduction Partnership.

Gloucestershire Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre (GRASAC)

GRASAC provides confidential and non-judgemental support for all survivors of sexual violence. Engage with partnership work as well as volunteering, internships and collaborative training.

Voices Gloucester

Gain first-hand experience in challenging traditional historical perspectives and amplifying marginalised voices by participating in Voices Gloucester’s year-round programme of events.

Homicide Research Group

Bringing together students and academics at UoG with an interest in coercive control, stalking and homicide to review relevant cases.

GCC Trauma Informed Restorative and Relational Team

Delivering guest sessions and opportunities to participate in research projects locally.

Gloucester City Safe

Complete your research methods assignment collecting data for Gloucester City Safe (GCS), a not-for-profit Business Crime Reduction Partnership.

Gloucestershire Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre (GRASAC)

GRASAC provides confidential and non-judgemental support for all survivors of sexual violence. Engage with partnership work as well as volunteering, internships and collaborative training.

Voices Gloucester

Gain first-hand experience in challenging traditional historical perspectives and amplifying marginalised voices by participating in Voices Gloucester’s year-round programme of events.

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