Sociology with Social Policy (Welsh Medium) BA (Hons) Undergraduate - September 2023/24* Entry

The BA. Honors in Sociology and Social Policy is completely unique to Wales. Bangor is the only University in Wales where you can study social sciences through the medium of Welsh. Studying Sociology with Social Policy as a degree is a popular combination among students. By studying Sociology with Social Policy you will have the opportunity to understand and discuss how society works, how and why people behave as they are, and explore theories and research used to devise, implement and evaluate policies to deal with profound social problems. To meet different interests, the degree program has been developed to provide students with an understanding of social issues as well as the development of core and transferable skills and abilities.

This is a Welsh medium course. This course can also be studied through the medium of English. The English medium course has a different UCAS code. 

Why choose Bangor University for this course?

• We offer a friendly and informal environment, and encourage you to develop your own interests.
• The degree covers a wide range of areas within social science that make it a very broad degree to study, all the disciplines combine different skills such as sociology, policy, criminology, criminal and social justice, and language planning. In addition, you will have a greater awareness of various areas which are incidental to the field such as legal, psychological and political.
• The modules are available through the medium of Welsh, so you will study in an environment where you will meet other Welsh speaking students.
• The course focuses on elements of Wales and Welsh issues, nationally and globally.
• Our staff are recognized researchers in their subject areas, and the course has a good record of producing graduates who go on to study MPhil and PhD degrees, some of which have subsequently progressed to further research.

Additional Course Options

Some modules include and maintain traditional forms of assessment, such as exams and assignments with a 50% / 50% weighting, while others use a wide range of methods such as portfolio, work placement, oral presentations, class tests, research projects and dissertation. All our modules are 20 credits which means that a combination of assessment methods is used. As well as delivering traditional lectures we also make extensive use of digital learning recordings available through Blackboard as an additional resource to support your development.

Modules for the current academic year

Module listings are for guide purposes only and are subject to change. Find out what our students are currently studying on the Sociology with Social Policy (Welsh Medium) BA (Hons) Modules page.

Course content is for guidance purposes only and may be subject to change.

General University Costs

Home (UK) students

• The cost of a full-time undergraduate course is £9,000 per year (2021/22 entry and 2022/23 entry).
• The fee for all placement, international, and sandwich years is £1,350 (2021/22 and 2022/23).
• More information on fees and finance for Home (UK) students.

International (including EU) students

• International Student Tuition Fees
• International Student Living Costs and Scholarships

Additional Costs
There are also some common additional costs that are likely to arise for students on all courses, for example:

• If you choose to study abroad or take the International Experience Year as part of your course.
• If you attend your Graduation Ceremony, there will be a cost for gown hire (£25-£75) and cost for additional guest tickets (c.£12 each).

Course-specific additional costs
Depending on the course you are studying, there may be additional course-specific costs that you will be required to meet. These fall into three categories:

1. Mandatory Costs: these are related to a particular core or compulsory module that you’ll be required to complete to achieve your qualification e.g. compulsory field trips, uniforms for students on placement, DBS Check.
2. Necessarily Incurred Costs: these may not be experienced by all students, and will vary depending on the course e.g. professional body membership, travel to placements, specialist software, personal safety equipment.
3. Optional Costs: these depend on your choice of modules or activity and they are shown to give you an indication of the optional costs that may arise to make sure your choice is as informed as possible. These can include graduation events for your course, optional field trips, Welcome Week trips.

General University Requirements

To study for a degree, you’ll be asked for a minimum of UCAS Tariff points. For a fuller explanation of the UCAS Tariff Points, please see www.ucas.com.

We accept students with a wide range of qualifications and backgrounds and consider each application individually.

All students need to have good basic skills and the University also values IT and communication skills.

As part of the University’s policy, we consider applications from prospective disabled students on the same grounds as all other students.

We also consider applications from mature students who can demonstrate the motivation and commitment to study a university programme. Each year we enrol a significant number of mature students. For more information about studying as a mature student, see our Studying at Bangor section of the website.   

EU and International Students' Entry Requirements

For detailed guidance on the entry requirements for EU and International Students, including the minimum English Language entry requirement, please visit the Entry Requirements by Country pages. International applicants can also visit the International Education Centre section of our website for further details.

Bangor University offers International Incorporated Bachelor Degrees for International students whose High School qualification is not equivalent to the UK school leaving qualification. The first year (or Year 0) is studied at Bangor University International College, an embedded College on our University campus and delivered by Oxford International Education Group.

Because the degree combination is broad, the excellence of the provision means that you can keep your career options open to ensure that your horizons are very diverse. Our provision offers different opportunities to specialize and develop transferable skills that are attractive to different employers. These include:

• Working with data: research, analysis, surveys, information, problem solving, evaluating policy.
• Working with people: assist, advise, manage, persuade, discuss.
• Working with ideas: planning, communicating, training, invent.

You will be given a strong academic background to pursue a career in a variety of fields that combine elements of the above skills.

Local Authority Officers; Research officers / Research Fellows - in various fields; Careers; Civil Service; Mentrau Iaith; The media; Learning; The criminal justice sector.

Opportunities at Bangor

The University’s Skills and Employability Service provides a wide range of resources to help you achieve your graduate ambitions. 

The Bangor Employability Award (BEA) 

The BEA is a comprehensive online course that you can work through at your own pace, taking you through all the steps you need to take to explore, prepare and apply for your dream career.

Internships

Bangor University runs a paid internship scheme within the university’s academic and service departments. 

Student Volunteering

Volunteering widens your experience and improves your employability. Find out more about volunteering on the Students’ Union’s website. 

A 'with Foundation Year' option is available for this course. Apply for Sociology (with Foundation Year).