Bangor University
Childhood and Youth Studies and Sociology BA (Hons)
Bangor University

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 45 graduates of Astudiaethau Plentyndod ac Ieuenctid a Chymdeithaseg BA (Hons) and other courses in Sociology at Bangor University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Sociology.

Overall student satisfaction
82 /100
45 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Sociology

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Sociology at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £19000 £18000 £21000
25-75 percentile range £16000 - £23500 £14500 - £22000 £16500 - £25500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Sociology

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22613 £20265 £23443
25-75 percentile range £19344 - £26050 £15133 - £25125 £17680 - £29639

Course Description

This is a Welsh medium course. For the English medium course, see Childhood and Youth Studies and Sociology, X315.

These subjects enable you to study issues that affect children's lives in the wider context of social structures. You will study a wide variety of topics relevant to childhood and youth in the 21st century and investigate social life and the way it influences our behaviour, beliefs and identity. You will deal with the daily connections of everyday life, large social organisations, social movements and global processes to gain a better understanding of the impact of the social world on children and young people.

Childhood and Youth Studies and Sociology fit together naturally. They support a combined approach to understanding the development of children and young people from a social perspective, encouraging an understanding of these elements in the areas that most affect the lives of children and young people, such as their education, their interactions with peers and adults and their welfare. This course enables you to study Sociology as part of an honors degree (50% Sociology, 50% Childhood and Youth Studies).

Sociology is research into social life and the way it shapes people's behaviour, beliefs and identity. The field includes examining people's daily dealings with each other, face to face, large social institutions, social movements and global processes. By understanding the social world, we gain a better understanding of ourselves and our own social situations. In the Childhood and Youth part of the course, you will study innovative subjects, led by experienced education staff, to develop your understanding of the history of childhood, children's rights, the nature of childhood and the role of adults who work with children in a national context, European and international. You will undertake academic study work in the fields of psychology, sociology, social policy, education, health and welfare relating to children's lives.

'International Experience Year' and 'Year on Placement' options are available for this course. You will have the opportunity to consider these options fully after starting your course in Bangor and you can apply to transfer to one of these options at the appropriate time. There is more information about these options on our website, and please feel free to contact us if you have any queries.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Astudiaethau Plentyndod ac Ieuenctid a Chymdeithaseg BA (Hons) at Bangor University

15% Sales occupations
10% Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals
10% Teaching Professionals
10%
10% Administrative occupations
5% Managers, directors and senior officials
5% Elementary occupations
5% Welfare and housing associate professionals
5% Caring personal services
5% Protective service occupations

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Sociology

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 4.5
    • Foundation / Pathway Courses
    • 5.5
    • Others Pre-masters English 5 month program
    • 5.0
    • Others Pre-masters English 6 month program
    • 4.5
    • Others Pre-masters English 9 month program
    • 6.0
    • Graduate Degrees
    • (no subscore less than 5.5)
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees
    • (no subscore less than 5.5)
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Astudiaethau Plentyndod ac Ieuenctid a Chymdeithaseg, BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Childhood and Youth Studies and Sociology BA (Hons)

Ireland £9000 year 1
England UK £9000 year 1
Northern Ireland £9000 year 1
Scotland £9000 year 1
Wales £9000 year 1
Channel Islands £9000 year 1

Additional fee information

Tuition fees and scholarship information for International applicants can be found here:

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Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

Positions of Bangor University in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of Bangor University in related subject specific rankings.

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #3 
    • #298 
    Social Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]

See all 27 university rankings of Bangor University

About Bangor University

Founded in 1884 in Bangor, Wales, Bangor University offers strong support when it comes to student research initiatives. Some examples include the Environment Centre, a dedicated Language facility, and Europe’s largest underground root laboratory in Treborth Botanic Gardens. Additionally, the campus is situated less than 15 minutes away from Garth Pier on-foot, one of the main places to visit in Bangor.

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