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Bangor University · Undergraduate
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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: L30F
Sociology (with Foundation Year)
Bangor UniversityBangor, Wales
4 yearsDuration
£18,000Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
88%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the BA (Hons) Sociology (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University. Based in Bangor, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Our Sociology with Foundation Year degree provides an alternative route into undergraduate study if, for example, you don’t have the necessary qualifications or cannot meet the entry requirements to begin the standard three-year degree. Sociology helps us understand why and how people think, act and behave. It examines the dynamics and relationships within societies, such as family, friendships and communities, or power and governance. The additional foundation year helps you better prepare for degree-level study, giving you a taste of learning at this higher level. 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 100% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £19,500 within three years, and a 100% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Foundation Academic Skills
Introduction to Sociological Theory
Social Research Methods
Understanding Society and Culture
Communication and Critical Thinking
Contemporary Social Issues
Foundations of Data Analysis
Academic Writing and Presentation
UCAS Code:L30F
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 48 |
🗣️ 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 (4 years)£72,000
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
65%Working
10%Work & Study
20%Seeking Work
80%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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About Bangor University
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