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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: L309
Sociology with Foundation Year
Edge Hill UniversityOrmskirk, England
4 yearsDuration
£9,535Per Year (Intl)
£27,000Avg. Graduate Salary
88%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the BA (Hons) Sociology with Foundation Year at Edge Hill University. Based in Ormskirk, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Interested in why humans think and behave so differently? Understand the world around you on our sociology degree. Critically analyse social and cultural settings and apply your knowledge to different issues on field trips in the UK and Europe. International tuition fees are £9,535 per year, home/UK fees are £5,760 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 £20,500 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Introduction to Sociological Theory
Contemporary Social Issues
Research Methods in Sociology
Culture and Identity
Social Inequality and Stratification
Globalisation and Social Change
Deviance and Social Control
Sociology of Family and Relationships
UCAS Code:L309
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | CCC Please note, the above represents an example of how you can achieve the required number of tariff points, however you can also achieve this with other combinations. A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted. |
| UCAS Points | 96 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£9,535
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£38,140
Home Student Fee
£5,760
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 — Edge Hill University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £23,000 | £27,000 | £32,000 |
| 3 years | £15,500 | £20,500 | £25,000 |
| 5 years | £19,500 | £24,000 | £29,000 |
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▼ 18% below UK average salary
This course
£20,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£24,000
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). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
90%Working
70%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
88%
Overall
Teaching on my course
88%Learning opportunities
87%Assessment and feedback
87%Academic support
89%Organisation and management
85%Learning resources
95%Student voice
85%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
88%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About Edge Hill University
Edge Hill University offers Sociology with Foundation Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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