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Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Location
Main Site
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
01-SEP-25
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
Tackle contemporary global challenges and explore the spatial dynamics of human behaviours whilst exploring the core concepts of Sociology and important social issues. We are committed to innovative, imaginative, and problem-solving approaches and encourage you to become an independent and critical thinker.
Why choose this course?- Global Top 300 for Social Sciences (Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 2022)- Option to study abroad to experience a different culture and society at a partner university- Geography at Keele is Top 10 in England for student positivity NSS 2023 (BROAD-BASED UNIVERSITIES) based on overall student satisfaction, which is an average score across 27 questions asked in the NSS- Taught by specialists in migration, cultural studies, consumer culture, family and personal life, anthropological perspectives, and environmental sociology- Top 10 for Geography (Guardian University League Table, 2024)Studying a combined honours in Geography and Sociology enables you to consider some of today's global challenges such as climate change whilst developing your imaginative thinking and creative awareness around social injustice. Geography is uniquely positioned between the physical and social sciences enabling geographers to provide broad-ranging perspectives on a range of key societal challenges. The flexibility of our programme enables you to explore the full breadth and depth of this dynamic discipline.The Geography component of this programme enables you to explore the spatial interactions between human behaviours and society and the inter-relationships between the environment and political, economic and social forces. Our focus on climate change, global responsibility, sustainability, and the application of professional geographical skills to real-world situations will prepare you for a wide range of careers and for life as a responsible global citizen. You'll undertake a range of Geography modules which encourage you to consider themes such as space and society whilst having the flexibility to tailor your studies through our optional modules.Sociology at Keele provides an insight into various aspects of the social world and how these areas influence the social challenges faced by individuals. You will explore topics such as ethnicity, class, migration, and feminism, and consider the historical explanations and developments for these areas in the contemporary world. You will investigate how these topics promote inclusion in society or create social divisions based on different opinions and experiences. This will encourage you to have an analytical approach to different theories and explanations and develop fair arguments based on data and your individual critical viewpoint.
About KeeleKeele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level. Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.
Application deadline
29 January
Tuition fees
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£ 20,700per year
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University information
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University League Table
61st
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Campus address
Keele University, Staffordshire, Keele, Staffordshire, ST5 5BG, United Kingdom
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
35th out of 73 5
42nd out of 101 4
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Entry standards
/ Max 211114 54%56th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10081.0 81%18th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.17 79%25th
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Entry standards
/ Max 206122 59%51st
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10062.0 62%42nd
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.01 75%53rd
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