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  • Sociology (Certificate of Higher Education)
  • 2012/2013 entry
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  • Assessment
    • Essays, oral presentations, reports, reviews, research projects.  
  • Attendance

    • Normally once a week for each module, plus some Saturday schools.

  • Duration

    • Two years.

  • Entry requirements
  • Fees and funding

    • Fees for new and continuing students are listed with individual modules.

      If you are a new student starting on a course in autumn 2012, you may be able to get a student loan to cover your fees and other Birkbeck financial support. Check if you're eligible.

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  • Financial support
      • If you are a new student starting on a course in autumn 2012, you may be able to get a student loan to cover your fees and other Birkbeck financial support. Check if you're eligible.
      • If you are already studying with us and continuing on a course that you started before autumn 2012, find out about financial support and see if you are eligible.
      • Not sure if you are a new or a continuing student? See here for more information.
  • Location
    • Central London and Stratford.
  • Teaching
    • Lectures, seminars, workshops, individual and group work.

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Sociology (Certificate of Higher Education) - 2012/2013 entry


  • Overview
      • Progress directly into Year 2 of our BSc Social Science or BSc Community Development and Public Policy after successfully completing this programme.*
      • Gain a University of London qualification – expand your knowledge and enhance your CV.
      • Covers a wide range of sociological subjects, allowing you to tailor the award to your interests.
      • Develop your career by improving your key transferable workplace and social research skills.

      * You must complete 90 credits from the certificate programme with a mark of 50% or above.

  • Why study this course at Birkbeck?

    • This programme provides an introduction to key theories, methods, debates and empirical topics in sociology. You will learn about important concepts and theories, and will be introduced to contemporary social, cultural and political debates revolving around topics like migration and globalisation, race and gender, youth, crime and consumption. It will help you to develop a sound understanding of different sociological perspectives and to integrate both your academic learning and your own experience into wider debates on social inequality, diversity and social justice.

  • Course structure and modules
  • Further study opportunities
  • How to apply/enrol

    • ME (modular enrolment): enrol for individual modules (see 'Course structure and modules').

      Some modules are marked ME(P) (modular enrolment with prerequisites): you can enrol on these modules as long as you meet the required prerequisites.