UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: L300

Sociology

Name: Sociology
Price: 25500 GBP
Availability: InStock

University of Southampton

Southampton, England

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3 yearsDuration

£25,500Per Year (Intl)

£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary

88%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Sociology at University of Southampton is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in Southampton, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. A degree in sociology at the University of Southampton will start your journey to a career that makes a difference. - Top 5 UK University for Sociology Research Quality - Study abroad opportunities in Brazil, Canada or China - Make a change by collaborating with our Social Impact Lab - Home to the Work Futures Research Centre (WFRC) Join a community of students and active researchers making a real-world impact. We will support you to explore how our experiences are shaped by class, gender and race - and how this is changing in the 21st century. International tuition fees are £25,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,000 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Sociological Theory

Research Methods in Sociology

Social Inequality and Stratification

Work and Employment Studies

Gender

Race and Identity

Contemporary Social Issues

Qualitative Research Practice

Sociology Dissertation Project

UCAS Code:L300

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB

Typical offer: ABB If you are taking an EPQ in addition to 3 A levels, you will receive the following offer in addition to the standard A-level offer: BBB to include grade A in the EPQ

International Baccalaureate

32 points

Pass, with 32 points overall with 16 points at Higher Level International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP): Offers will be made on the individual Diploma Course subject(s) and the career-related study qualification. The CP core will not form part of the offer. Where there is a subject pre-requisite(s), applicants will be required to study the subject(s) at Higher Level in the Diploma course subject and/or take a specified unit in the career-related study qualification. Applicants may also be asked to achieve a specific grade in those elements. Please see the University of Southampton International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6.5	6	6	6	6
PTE Academic	67	—	—	—	—

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£25,500

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£76,500

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 — University of Southampton

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£21,500	£25,000	£30,000
3 years	£20,500	£25,000	£29,000
5 years	£26,500	£32,500	£38,500

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

£25,000

UK average

£25,000

Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 30% above UK average salary

This course

£32,500

UK average

£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,500 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

10%Work & Study

20%Seeking Work

40%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

80%

Overall

Teaching on my course

88%

Learning opportunities

83%

Assessment and feedback

67%

Academic support

79%

Organisation and management

96%

Learning resources

78%

Student voice

67%

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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