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Bachelor of Arts - Sociology with Social Psychology (Including Placement Year) (CL93)

Colchester Campus — Colchester, East of England, United Kingdom

Study Level: Undergraduate · 3-Year Bachelor's Degree
Duration: To be confirmed
Study Mode: To be confirmed
Next Intake: October 2026
Tuition Fee: GBP 21,500
Application Fee: None listed
Scholarships Available: None listed
Post-Study Work Information: Graduate Route: Verify before applying
Application Status: Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

This University of Essex course provides a thorough grounding in social psychology and sociology, exploring why individuals, groups, and cultures are the way they are and examining why they might be different, as well as developing students' qualitative and quantitative research skills. Students explore the many different social tensions, interactions and networks that make up everyday life from how people relate to politicians, celebrities and friends, to how they define themselves, their families, and others. Students engage their curiosity about a wide selection of sociological questions and topic, including: social psychology, psychoanalysis, and social interaction, psychology and the science of human behaviour, sociology of migrations, religious belief, and multinational corporations. Students also have the opportunity to complete a supervised dissertation on a topic that inspires them, encouraging students to think differently and connect with live issues and debates. Essex's Department of Sociology was rated top 10 in the UK for research quality, and they consistently receive strong student satisfaction scores and are in the top 20 nationally for overall student satisfaction in Sociology. Students can also undertake a placement year in which they gain relevant work experience within an external business, giving them a competitive edge in the graduate job market and providing them with key contacts within the industry. Students will be responsible for finding their placement, but with support and guidance provided by both the department and the Employability and Careers Centre. A good sociology course, especially one from a recognized centre of excellence like Essex, opens many doors. Sociology students are well-suited a host of occupations, including local and central government, NGOs, social work, market research, project management, fundraising, auditing, marketing, case-work, youth and community work, voluntary sector management and lobbying. Recent graduates have gone on to work for a wide range of high-profile companies including: The Institute of Public Finance, Guardian Professional, United, Synergy Healthcare Research, and Ipsos-Mori.

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Credential: 3-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee: GBP 21,500
Application fee: None listed
Deposit required: Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees: Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes: October 2026, October 2027, October 2028
Application deadline: Confirm with Eagle Link
Application status: Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability: Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Colchester Campus

Colchester, East of England, United Kingdom

Wivenhoe Park

Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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About the Institution

The University of Essex is a school where curiosity prevails, and where exploring new ways of thinking and pushing boundaries, isn’t just encouraged, it’s expected. The University of Essex was named University of the Year at the Times Higher Education Awards 2018 for their determination to do things differently and put student success at the centre of everything they do. Essex boasts a massive 350-mile coastline, the 2nd longest of any county in England. There’s plenty to explore across the county, from countryside walks to award-winning beaches. Students can even try a plate of freshly caught...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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