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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: L300

Sociology

Anglia Ruskin University
Cambridge, England
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3 yearsDuration
£17,500Per Year (Intl)
£27,000Avg. Graduate Salary
85%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Sociology at Anglia Ruskin University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in Cambridge, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Discover how humans shape and are shaped by the world they live in, and prepare for careers in policymaking, community development or social change. On this degree you'll explore what shapes societies and individual lives, the relations that connect individuals, groups and institutions within societies and those that the divide them. As a BA (Hons) Sociology student at ARU, you’ll look at the work of classical sociologists, such as Weber, Du Bois and Marx, while adopting a decolonial approach to understand how sociology as a discipline is changing to respond to global issues. Through t... International tuition fees are £17,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 85% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £21,500 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Classical Sociological Theory
Research Methods in Sociology
Society and Social Institutions
Inequality
Difference and Diversity
Contemporary Social Issues
Sociology of Culture and Identity
Applied Sociology and Social Policy
Dissertation or Independent Research Project
UCAS Code:L300
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points96

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic60

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,500

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£52,500

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Anglia Ruskin University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£27,000£30,000
3 years£17,000£21,500£25,000
5 years£20,000£25,000£30,500

UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 14% below UK average salary
This course
£21,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-01-02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
45%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
85%
Learning opportunities
85%
Assessment and feedback
84%
Academic support
81%
Organisation and management
88%
Learning resources
90%
Student voice
75%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
60%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Anglia Ruskin University

Anglia Ruskin University offers Sociology as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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