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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: L301

Sociology with Foundation Year

Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool, England
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4 yearsDuration
£17,750Per Year (Intl)
£5,760Home Fee
87%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the BA (Hons) Sociology with Foundation Year at Liverpool John Moores University. Based in Liverpool, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Why study Sociology with Foundation Year at Liverpool John Moores University? - Whether you want to challenge inequalities, shape policy, or influence cultural debates, the degree provides the tools to make a real impact in society - 96% of students surveyed on this course said teaching staff were good at explaining things (National Student Survey 2025) - Gain real-world research experience, using AI analytics, action research, and visual methods alongside core qualitative and quantitative approaches - Take your studies beyond the classroom with field visits to cities like Amste... International tuition fees are £17,750 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 74% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Social justice
Digital society
Sport
Music
Disability
Gender
Evidence-based decision-making
Policy
Charities
Public sector
Media
Education
Beyond **About your course** BA (Hons) Sociology at LJMU is an ideal degree for those who want to understand
UCAS Code:L301
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

DDD

72 UCAS points equivalent

UCAS Points72

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic61

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,750

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£71,000

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 LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Liverpool John Moores University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£18,500£21,500£25,500
5 years£22,000£26,000£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
£26,000
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-01-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

67%Working
7%Studying
12%Work & Study
7%Seeking Work
50%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-01-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

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

Teaching on my course
87%
Learning opportunities
85%
Assessment and feedback
84%
Academic support
93%
Organisation and management
90%
Learning resources
92%
Student voice
82%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
84%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Liverpool John Moores University

Liverpool John Moores University offers Sociology with Foundation Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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