English and Sociology BSc (Hons)
48 monthsProgramme duration
22,575 GBPTuition Fee/year
Sep-2026Starting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
English Language and Literature
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
You'll study study everything from poetry and plays to news reporting and social media, providing you with the opportunity to develop skills in linguistic analysis, while exploring literary genres from Shakespeare to post-apocalyptic science fiction, considering periods from the seventeenth century to the present day. The programme delves into real-life experiences and their connections to larger social issues. You will explore the impact of social constraints, class, race, religion, and gender on inequality and life chances.
The integrated placement year offers the chance to apply your learning in a work or study placement in the UK or overseas. Whether you choose to study abroad, work for a company or to teach, Aston University’s links with employers, schools and universities around the world mean you will have a wide range of options to boost your employability.
Together, both English and sociology will equip you with the knowledge and analytical skills that will enable you to think critically and work independently.
Programme overview
Main Subject
English Language and Literature
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
You'll study study everything from poetry and plays to news reporting and social media, providing you with the opportunity to develop skills in linguistic analysis, while exploring literary genres from Shakespeare to post-apocalyptic science fiction, considering periods from the seventeenth century to the present day. The programme delves into real-life experiences and their connections to larger social issues. You will explore the impact of social constraints, class, race, religion, and gender on inequality and life chances.
The integrated placement year offers the chance to apply your learning in a work or study placement in the UK or overseas. Whether you choose to study abroad, work for a company or to teach, Aston University’s links with employers, schools and universities around the world mean you will have a wide range of options to boost your employability.
Together, both English and sociology will equip you with the knowledge and analytical skills that will enable you to think critically and work independently.
Admission Requirements
A Levels
- BBC (standard offer)
- BCC (with EPQ or Core Maths minimum grade B)
- BCC (contextual offer)
For full entry requirements, visit course page.
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