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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: L312
Applied Sociology
Robert Gordon UniversityAberdeen, Scotland
4 yearsDuration
£16,980Per Year (Intl)
£37,000Avg. Graduate Salary
88%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BA (Hons) Applied Sociology at Robert Gordon University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in Aberdeen, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. The Applied Sociology degree at Robert Gordon University will provide you with the skills to help yourself and others in life and in work. Sociology explains why so much happens; from understanding criminal behaviour to how and why we consume the media we do. It includes issues of inequalities, injustices and how we can make sense of the society in which we live. International tuition fees are £16,980 per year, home/UK fees are £1,820 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 85% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years, and 79% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Sociology Foundations and Theory
Social Inequality and Stratification
Crime and Deviance
Media and Culture
Research Methods in Social Science
Applied Social Research Project
Social Policy and Welfare
Contemporary Social Issues
UCAS Code:L312
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BCC To include a written subject requiring the use of English. |
| International Baccalaureate | 27 points To include a Higher Level written subject requiring the use of English. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 61 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£16,980
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£67,920
Home Student Fee
£1,820
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 — Robert Gordon University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £29,000 | £37,000 | £41,000 |
| 3 years | £19,000 | £26,500 | £33,500 |
| 5 years | £23,000 | £30,000 | £37,500 |
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▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 20% above UK average salary
This course
£30,000
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
77%Working
2%Studying
12%Work & Study
2%Seeking Work
82%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 area averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
86%
Overall
Teaching on my course
88%Learning opportunities
92%Assessment and feedback
82%Academic support
87%Organisation and management
80%Learning resources
91%Student voice
81%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
84%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: Subject-group average for this provider
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About Robert Gordon University
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