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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: L301

Sociology

UCL (University College London)
London, England
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3 yearsDuration
£36,500Per Year (Intl)
£30,500Avg. Graduate Salary
83%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Sociology at UCL (University College London) is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in London, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. The BSc Sociology blends local and global sociological perspectives to examine contemporary social issues and transformations, ranging from environmental risks and climate change, to the intensification of inequalities, the rise of new nationalisms, the impacts of new technologies, and imaginings of the future. Students will graduate with the skills and mindset appropriate to tackling the challenges of 21st century society. International tuition fees are £36,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 83% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £28,000 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Sociological Theory and Perspectives
Research Methods in Sociology
Social Inequality and Stratification
Technology
Society and Change
Environmental Sociology and Sustainability
Globalisation and Contemporary Cultures
Nationalism
Identity and Social Movements
Dissertation or Applied Research Project
UCAS Code:L301
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAA

No specific subjects. Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme.

International Baccalaureate

38 points

A score of 18 points in three higher level subjects, with no score lower than 5. Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic7.57777
PTE Academic80

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£36,500

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£109,500

Home Student Fee

£9,535

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 — UCL (University College London)

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£27,000£30,500£35,000
3 years£22,500£28,000£36,000
5 years£28,500£37,500£48,000

UK subject average: £26,000 — 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
£28,000
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 44% above UK average salary
This course
£37,500
UK average
£26,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £9,500 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

65%Working
5%Studying
5%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
80%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
83%
Learning opportunities
85%
Assessment and feedback
65%
Academic support
88%
Organisation and management
79%
Learning resources
86%
Student voice
81%
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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