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Sociology

  • BA (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 21 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
York St John University
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Course summary

Your insight into the social world is unique. This course will encourage you to explore your own social identity and consider your experiences of the world. You will let this self awareness inform your studies, and in the process you may even discover new specialisms you are passionate about pursuing.

In Year 2 and 3 of your studies you can choose from a diverse range of modules covering topics from across sociology and criminology. This means you can tailor your degree to your interests and future career ambitions.

On specialist modules you will learn qualitative and quantitative research methods that are used by sociologists and apply them to your own research. We will also introduce you to the different theoretical perspectives you will use to analyse topics such as:
-Sexuality
-Death
-Technology and media
-Inequalities
-The body and identity

You will also have opportunities to engage with professionals working in different sectors. You can learn from their experiences and ask advice to help you prepare for the future.

We will help you to develop your critical thinking skills so you can back up your ideas with evidence and reason. The staff who will support you as you study are all active in social research, meaning the material you cover is the most relevant it can be.

Modules

Year 1
Our academic year is split into 2 semesters. How many modules you take each semester will depend on whether you are studying full time or part time.
In your first year, if you are studying full time, you will take:
-3 compulsory modules in semester 1
-3 compulsory modules in semester 2.
If you are studying part time, the modules above will be split over 2 years.
Modules:
Communicating Ideas
Introduction to Sociological Theory
Sociology of Everyday Life
Pleasure, Leisure and Social Interaction
Social Inequalities: Key Themes
Deviance

Year 2
In your second year, if you are studying full time, you will take:
-2 compulsory modules and 1 optional module in semester 1
-1 compulsory module and 2 optional modules in semester 2.
If you are studying part time, the modules above will be split over 2 years.
Optional modules will run if they receive enough interest. Not all modules will run every year.
Modules:
Social Research Methods 1
Gender, Sexuality and Media
Sociology of Work
Social Inequalities: Contemporary Debates
Political Sociology
Sociology of the Very Worst
Social Research Methds 2
Social Change, Technology and Risk

Year 3
In your third year, if you are studying full time, you will take:
-2 optional modules in semester 1
-2 optional modules in semester 2
Your Sociological Investigation module which runs across semester 1 and 2.
If you are studying part time, the modules above will be split over 2 years.
Optional modules will run if they receive enough interest. Not all modules will run every year.
Modules:
Social Science Investigation
Sex Work
Critical Criminology
Gender, Body and Power
Spatial Sociology
Theory Now
Crime and Media
Prisons and Penology
Youth and Resistance
State, Nation and Migration
Health, Illness and Society
Death

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • York St John University

Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 21 September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
8K9S
Institution code:
Y75
Campus name:
York St John University
Campus Code:
A
Points of Entry:
Year 1, 2, 3

York St John University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
8K9S
Institution code:
Y75
Campus name:
York St John University
Campus Code:
A

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3

Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)

For Second Year entry, applicants must have completed the first year of Higher Education in a similar subject with a total of 120 credits.
For Third Year entry, applicants must have completed the first and second year of Higher Education in a similar subject with a total of 240 credits.

Applicants will need to submit a transcript of their completed study, and offers will be subject to a mapping exercise of modules to ensure an appropriate alignment of course content.
Please be aware that transfer applications are subject to availablity of space on the selected academic year of your chosen course.
For more information on the transfer process, please see https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/transferring-to-york-st-john-university/.

If transferring to the final year of a course containing a placement or study abroad year, you must have also completed a placement or study abroad year prior to starting the course.

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Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff 104 points

GCSE/National 4/National 5

3 GCSEs at grade C/4 (or equivalent) including English Language.

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

For all UK applicants, we look at six factors:
• Where you live
• Your school or college
• Age
• Disability
• First in family to study in HE
• Time in care
These six factors create a point score, which is then taken into account, along with standard criteria. The points don’t influence whether an offer is made but can influence the type of offer made, resulting in reduced or unconditional offers.
Full information is on our website, including scheme adaptations for individual courses.

Learn more on the York St John University website

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

For courses with an optional Placement Year, during the Placement Year your fees will be reduced to 15% of the annual fee value.

Course fees can rise from year to year, Please see our terms and conditions for further information:
https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/media/content-assets/admissions/documents/Student-Terms-and-Conditions-2024-25.pdf

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