BSc (Hons) English and Sociology

Course Overview This integrated BSc (Hons) English and Sociology degree equips you to not only understand the world but to actively change it. You will critically analyze literature, culture, and pressing social issues, developing advanced analytical and creative writing skills. The program is designed to foster an independent, research-driven mindset highly valued by a wide range of employers. Key Program Highlights Analyze diverse texts, from traditional literature to digital fiction and social media, alongside exploring critical social theories and contemporary issues like inequality, migration, and climate change. Develop highly sought-after skills in research design, data analysis, and critical thinking through hands-on training and a final-year dissertation project. Gain invaluable professional experience with the innovative Aston placement year, applying your learning in a work or study placement in the UK or overseas. Learn from experts in their fields who bring research-led teaching on topics such as racism, health, sexuality, identity, crime, and the media. Enhance your creative capabilities through a dedicated Creative Writing module and build a skillset desired across numerous industries.