BA (Hons) Sociology with Foundation Year
BA (Hons) Sociology at LJMU is a varied degree, which offers a unique opportunity to undertake a contemporary, critical and sector-leading programme of study. The degree will develop your research skills and help you explore alternate ideas and respect points of view that may be contrary to your own, including providing core training in sociological methods and theory.
- 91% of our students agreed they were satisfied with their degree in the 2019 National Student Survey
- Hands-on research methods training with field work activities
- 100% of students agreed that they were satisfied with the teaching on their course *2018 National Student Survey
- Excellent learning experiences - read a blog written by Jan Andre Lee Ludvigsen, a recent Sociology graduate
- Teaching from leading scholars who have published books and articles on many topics, including the sociology of global football, the life and work of Max Weber, the shifting politics of race and racism, and gender divisions in Nepali society
- Study unique pathways that reflect the diversity of the discipline and student interest, including the sociology of culture (identity, religion, music and photography), social inequalities (class, gender and sexuality, disability, health), social policy (sociology in action and green issues) and global issues (social scales, mobilities, development, societal differences and pathways)
- Training in core methods and sociological theory
- An international perspective, including field visits
- Work placement opportunities in teaching, international development, charities, tourism, the media, creative and heritage industries
Campus Information
Mount Pleasant Campus
In the city centre, home to the faculty of Business and Law
Intakes
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Careers support if you choose to study at LJMU
In this section we run through the many ways we will equip you for today's job market.
You’ll graduate with practical experience
When looking for graduate jobs, experience is invaluable. It’s something lots of graduates lack, so our degrees offer opportunities for work-related learning, which means that when you graduate from Liverpool John Moores University, you don’t just leave with a good degree, you can also leave with practical experience.
You'll improve your job prospects with our careers support
Our careers service can help improve your job prospects when you graduate.
The importance of industry experience
To make sure that you have an up-to-date and commercially relevant degree, you will be taught by academics who are involved within their industry. We also invite industry leaders to give guest lectures to our students.
You can make use of our fantastic links with employers
We have strong links with big-name employers both locally and nationally – from Tate Liverpool to Barclays – which means that we can provide you with valuable work placements, paid internships and industry master classes.
Careers Zones
The Careers Team operate out of Faculty-based Careers Zones. As well as Careers Advisers, you can also meet with an Employability Adviser in the Zones, who can offer support with job applications, personal statements, CVs, interviews, postgraduate study applications, placement advice and much more.
You can also pick up a range of careers information and resources in the Zones, including our annual, school-specific Career Planning Guides.
CareerSmart
All students in their first year of study will have an opportunity to engage with the CareerSmart programme as an integral part of a core module of study. Once you have completed this, a wide range of other career-related provision and services will be available to support your development throughout your studies.
PSW Opportunity
2 years of PSW available after Degree course
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Applicants require a Higher Secondary Certificate / Standard 12 / Indian School Certificate (Year 12) OR All India Senior School Certificate Examination with a minimum of 65% overall (60% in Maths and 60% in your chosen subject).
Applicants require a minimum IELTS 6.0 Overall with 5.5 in each component score or we may accept equivalent qualifications.
We will accept the following Standard XII English state boards with a score of 70% or above as an alternative to IELTS:
CBSE
CISCE (ISC)
A UKVI approve SELT is a compulsory requirement for students applying from the regions of Gujarat, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh - even if the students have studied their Standard XII from CBSE/ISCE Boards
**Please note that the grades stated above are the University minimum and some degree programmes will have higher requirements. Always check your offer letter for full details of your conditions**
- Course Code: L301
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
64400 GBP
Annual Cost of Living: 9207 GBP
Application Fee: N/A
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