Overview

The core module in social theory in the Sociology programme from The University of Exeter is concerned in the broadest sense with the distinctiveness, or not, of human life and experience in late modern society. More specifically, social theory can be understood as a series of intellectual formulations concerned to respond to a range of questions:

How does the structure and organisation of society shape how individuals think and (inter-)act?
What does it mean to say that social order is achieved and how does this occur?
How and in what ways are our identities and actions enabled and constrained by social structures?

We’ll introduce you to a range of central themes and issues that both classical and contemporary social theorists have addressed in their work equipping you with a broad range of conceptual tools and research methods with which to investigate the social world.

You’ll also choose from a range of optional modules covering fields such as research methods, cultures and environments of health, food and society and philosophy of science.

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Employer-valued skills

In addition to the specialist knowledge you will gain during your programme, you will also develop transferrable skills valued by employers such as:

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written and verbal communication skills
managing and interpreting information
developing ideas and arguments

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Theory
Research Methods in the Social Sciences
Philosophy of the Social Sciences
Philosophy of Science
Meaning, Making Consuming
Food, Body and Society

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-11 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-16 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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90

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67

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Exeter, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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120

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90

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67

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6.5

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General requirements

We will consider applicants with a 2:2 Honours degree or above in a social science* or humanities subject. While we normally only consider applicants who meet this criteria, if you are coming from a different academic background which is equivalent to degree level, or have relevant work experience, we would welcome your application.

*Accepted social science subjects include:

Anthropology
Archaeology
Area and Development Studies
Criminology
Demography
Development Studies
Economics
Economic and Social History
Education
Environmental Planning
Human Geography
International Relations
Law
Linguistics
Management and Business Studies
Media and Communication Studies
Philosophy
Politics and International Studies
Psychology
Science and Technology Studies
Social Policy
Social Statistics, Methods, and Computing
Social Work
Socio Legal Studies
Sociology

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Tuition Fees

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25550 GBP / year

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12650 GBP / year

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Additional Details

UK fees per year: £6,325 part-time

International fees per year: £12,775 part-time

Living costs

Exeter

United Kingdom

649 - 1087 GBP / month

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