BA (Hons) Sociology and English Literature: University of Brighton

Course details

This course, based at University Centre Hastings, will give you an excellent foundation from which to build a career in cultural industries, journalism, social research and the public sector.

In the sociology strand, you will learn about a range of concepts, theories and methods that can be used to understand social and cultural processes, social diversity and inequality, and the relationship between individuals, groups and institutions. You will gain critical awareness of these issues in both historical and contemporary contexts, and develop research skills.

With the English literature strand, you will examine a range of important literary works and consider the nature of creative writing. You will gain a critical understanding of a wide range of literary texts and how they relate to development of literature, exploring issues as class, gender, and sexuality.

Career and progression opportunities

Graduates are well equipped for a variety of careers in the public, private and voluntary sectors including work in the media and culture-related industries or to undertake more specialised postgraduate study.

Entry requirements

• A-levels: BCC (typically translates to 260 points in the UCAS tariff). Must include English.
• International Baccalaureate: 28 points.
• QAA-approved access course: acceptable.
• GCSE (minimum grade C): at least 3 subjects including English language and mathematics or a science.
• For non-native speakers of English: IELTS 6.0 overall, 6.0 in writing.