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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
English and Sociology
Aston University, Birmingham
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the English and Sociology course at Aston University, Birmingham.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,C
BBC: Standard offer // BCC: If the student is also presenting either Core Maths or Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) grade B OR if eligible for Contextual offer (Please see this webpage for more details - https://www.aston.ac.uk/undergraduate/contextual-offer-aston-ready)
Most popular A-levels studied
The English and Sociology course at Aston University, Birmingham features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Literature | C |
| History | B |
| Psychology | C |
| English Language | B |
| Biology | B |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Sociology | B |
| Psychology | C |
| English Literature | C |
| History | C |
| Business Studies | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: QL33
Here's what Aston University, Birmingham says about its English and Sociology course.
Discover how English works in society and make a real difference through harnessing the power of written and spoken word.
Course outline
The BSc (Hons) English and Sociology course has been designed with your future in mind, linking your studies to professionally relevant contexts with practical applications. It is directly informed by the research expertise of our staff, who specialise in disciplines spanning linguistics, literature, language education, inequality, racism, health, migration and more.
We study everything from poetry and plays to news reporting and social media, providing you with the opportunity to develop skills in linguistic analysis, while exploring literary genres from Shakespeare to post-apocalyptic science fiction, considering periods from the seventeenth century to the present day. The programme delves into real-life experiences and their connections to larger social issues. You will explore the impact of social constraints, class, race, religion, and gender on inequality and life chances.
The integrated placement year offers the chance to apply your learning in a work or study placement in the UK or overseas. Whether you choose to study abroad, work for a company or to teach, Aston University’s links with employers, schools and universities around the world mean you will have a wide range of options to boost your employability.
Together, both English and sociology will equip you with the knowledge and analytical skills that will enable you to think critically and work independently.
Key benefits
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Power up your future – Develop the skills employers around the globe look for. Gain an edge in a fast-changing world and thrive in your career with Aston Power Skills.
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Excellent prospects - Ranked 1st in the UK for ‘career prospects’ (English; Guardian, 2025) and 5th in the UK for ‘graduate prospects – on track’ (Sociology; Complete University Guide, 2025)
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Safe in our hands - Ranked 5th in the UK (English) and 9th in the UK (Sociology) for ‘student-to-staff ratio’ (Guardian, 2025)
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Here for you. 100% of English Language and Literature students and 96% of Sociology students felt positive about the academic support they received (National Student Survey, 2024).
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Top teachers. 98% of students felt positive about teaching on their course (English Language and Literature; National Student Survey, 2024).
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Running smoothly. 96% of students felt positive about the organisation and management of their course (Sociology; National Student Survey, 2024).
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Earn more – Our graduates are among the highest paid in the country, earning on average £35,400 five years after graduating (Longitudinal Education Outcomes, 2024)
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Gold standard teaching – Aston University was awarded Gold – the highest possible rating for the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023)
Where can this degree take me?
The transferable skills that our English and sociology programmes provide mean that our graduates are successful in finding employment in a wide range of roles such as:
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Account executive
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Communications officer
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Copywriter
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Direct sales executive
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Domestic abuse support worker
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Education consultant
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Governance support officer
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Graduate buyer
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HR senior associate
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Intensive family support worker
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Management trainee
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Marketing executive
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Paralegal
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Police officer
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Policy adviser
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Probation officer
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Project manager
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Research officer
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Teacher
Our graduates have gone on to work at companies and public sector organisations such as the BBC, Lloyds Banking Group, Allianz, Birmingham City Council, Deloitte, Department for Education, Humankind Charity, IBM, Nissan, Octopus Energy, Refugee and Migrant Centre, Severn Trent, Warwickshire County Council and West Midlands Police.
Source: Aston University, Birmingham
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Law and Social Sciences
Location
Main Site | Birmingham
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Sandwich
Subjects
• English studies
• Sociology
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| International | £22,575 per year |
The modules you will study
For a full list of modules and course objectives, visit the course page on Aston University's website: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/english-and-sociology-bsc
How you will be assessed
For more information on how this course is assessed, visit the course page on Aston University's website: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/english-and-sociology-bsc
Aston University, Birmingham student reviews
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Aston University, Birmingham
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The English and Sociology course at Aston University, Birmingham features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
87%
low
Teaching on my course
87%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
80%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
97%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
83%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
88%
med
Learning opportunities
82%
low
Learning opportunities
82%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
90%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
87%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
77%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
88%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
68%
low
Assessment and feedback
80%
low
Assessment and feedback
80%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
78%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
75%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
80%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
100%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
68%
low
Academic support
96%
high
Academic support
96%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
100%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
92%
med
Organisation and management
87%
med
Organisation and management
87%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
76%
med
How well organised is your course?
95%
high
Learning resources
89%
med
Learning resources
89%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
88%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
93%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
87%
med
Student voice
82%
med
Student voice
82%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
72%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
95%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
81%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
61%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
95%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
67%
low
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
90%
med
Teaching on my course
90%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
82%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
98%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
86%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
92%
high
Learning opportunities
83%
med
Learning opportunities
83%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
83%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
88%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
80%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
88%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
78%
med
Assessment and feedback
82%
med
Assessment and feedback
82%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
86%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
86%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
75%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
83%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
82%
med
Academic support
91%
med
Academic support
91%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
94%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
88%
med
Organisation and management
94%
high
Organisation and management
94%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
94%
high
How well organised is your course?
94%
high
Learning resources
88%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
92%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
92%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
81%
low
Student voice
82%
high
Student voice
82%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
75%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
95%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
77%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
81%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
95%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
75%
med
Student information
The English and Sociology course at Aston University, Birmingham features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
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Earnings after graduation
The English and Sociology course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for Aston University, Birmingham graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.
Earnings
£23.4k
First year after graduation
£25.2k
Third year after graduation
£31.8k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£24.1k
First year after graduation
£29.6k
Third year after graduation
£30.7k
Fifth year after graduation
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