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UndergraduateMaster of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: L300
Sociology
The University of EdinburghEdinburgh, Scotland
4 yearsDuration
£29,600Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
78%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The MA (Hons) Sociology at The University of Edinburgh is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. Sociology examines how individual choices are affected by wider social forces and how they can be understood by placing them in their social context. You will study: * the relationship between individuals and groups * issues of belonging and identity * the social causes of cooperation and conflict * the way societies and social institutions are formed and how they change over time You will also learn to compare different national contexts, and understand contemporary social issues from a global perspective. Programme benefits * Our commitment to teaching and student support ... International tuition fees are £29,600 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 78% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Programme benefits
Issues of belonging and identity
*Programme benefits**
UCAS Code:L300
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | A*A*A - AAB A*A*A - AAB. Required subjects: A levels: no specific A level subjects required. GCSEs: English at C or 4. |
| International Baccalaureate | 39 - 34 points from 39 points with 666 at HL to 34 points with 655 at HL. Required subjects: HL: no specific subjects required. SL: English at 5. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£29,600
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£118,400
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 — The University of Edinburgh
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £23,000 | £25,000 | £30,000 |
| 3 years | £21,000 | £26,500 | £30,500 |
| 5 years | £23,500 | £32,000 | £40,500 |
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▲ 28% above UK average salary
This course
£32,000
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: CAH15-01-02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
75%Working
15%Seeking Work
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
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
75%
Overall
Teaching on my course
78%Learning opportunities
73%Assessment and feedback
66%Academic support
70%Organisation and management
78%Learning resources
86%Student voice
72%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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