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Bangor University · Undergraduate
- Available to all international students
- Open to your course
3 yearsDuration
£18,000Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
88%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BA (Hons) Sociology at Bangor University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in Bangor, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. This Sociology degree draws on theory, evidence and real-world experience to make sense of social structures, social identities and social change. It aims to equip you with the tools and mindset to tackle social problems in the future. Sociology investigates social life and the way it shapes people’s behaviour, beliefs and identity. Identifying social problems and understanding how social conditions impact our lives – in education, employment, wealth, health and more. Home/uk fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £19,500 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Sociological Theory and Perspectives
Research Methods in Sociology
Social Structures and Institutions
Identity
Culture and Society
Deviance and Social Control
Inequality and Social Stratification
Globalisation and Social Change
Applied Sociology and Professional Practice
UCAS Code:L300
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 104 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 56 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£18,000
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£54,000
Home Student Fee
£9,535
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 — Bangor University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £21,000 | £24,000 | £28,000 |
| 3 years | £14,000 | £19,500 | £23,000 |
| 5 years | £19,000 | £23,500 | £27,000 |
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▼ 22% below UK average salary
This course
£19,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 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
60%Working
5%Studying
20%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
40%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
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
79%
Overall
Teaching on my course
88%Learning opportunities
82%Assessment and feedback
78%Academic support
81%Organisation and management
78%Learning resources
74%Student voice
70%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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