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The BSc (Hons) Sociology and Philosophy at University of Bristol is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in Bristol, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Study a course that is equally weighted towards sociology and philosophy and takes units from both subjects throughout. The sociology half of the degree places particular emphasis on sociological theory and its application to real-world concerns covering topics such as consumption, the environment, modern slavery, risk and food. Sociology also provides an opportunity to develop your research skills. International tuition fees are £25,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £27,000 within three years, a 91% continuation rate, and 74% of graduates in employment or further study.
| A-Level | AAB - BBB Standard offer: AAB including an essay-based subject. Contextual offer: BBB including an essay-based subject. Please visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers. |
| International Baccalaureate | 31 - 34 points Standard offer: 34 points overall with 17 at Higher Level, including 5 at Higher Level in an essay-based subject. Contextual offer: 31 points overall with 15 at Higher Level, including 5 at Higher Level in an essay-based subject. Please visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers. |
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 7 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
International Student Fee
£25,500
per year
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.
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £23,000 | £26,500 | £29,000 |
| 3 years | £22,500 | £27,000 | £32,000 |
| 5 years | £26,500 | £34,500 | £42,500 |
UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Salary trend: ↑ up £7,500 from year 3 to year 5
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.
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University of Bristol · Undergraduate
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University of Bristol · Undergraduate
University of Bristol · Undergraduate
University of Bristol · Undergraduate

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