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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: 8J46

Sociology and Education

Cardiff University
Cardiff, Wales
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3 yearsDuration
£24,700Per Year (Intl)
£24,500Avg. Graduate Salary
89%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the BSc (Hons) Sociology and Education at Cardiff University. Based in Cardiff, Wales, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. This degree programme is an opportunity to study both Education and Sociology within an interdisciplinary social sciences context. Our Education teaching is informed by our research in education and the latest developments in policy and practice, encompassing aspects of culture and identity, childhood and youth, gender and ethnicity, and social justice and inclusion. Sociology is dedicated to the study of social life as found in groups, institutions and societies. International tuition fees are £24,700 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 89% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £23,500 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Sociology
Education and Society
Research Methods in Social Sciences
Culture
Identity and Education
Sociology of Childhood and Youth
Global Education and Policy
Social Inequality and Inclusion
Dissertation in Sociology and Education
UCAS Code:8J46
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB - BCC

International Baccalaureate

31 - 29 points

31-29 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic69

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£24,700

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£74,100

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 — Cardiff University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£24,500£28,500
3 years£19,000£23,500£27,500
5 years£24,500£29,000£36,000

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 Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 16% above UK average salary
This course
£29,000
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 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). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
50%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
89%
Learning opportunities
76%
Assessment and feedback
77%
Academic support
86%
Organisation and management
86%
Learning resources
80%
Student voice
74%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Cardiff University

Cardiff University offers Sociology and Education as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#181QS World
#27UK Ranking
31,505+Students
164+Courses
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