Philosophy and Sociology
University of SussexCourse Overview
The BA (Hons) Philosophy and Sociology at University of Sussex is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding human thought and history. Based in Brighton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. 4th in the UK for our research impact in Philosophy in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education) 8th in the UK for Sociology (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024) About the course By combining Philosophy and Sociology, you'll gain the skills to critically analyse today’s society, and to tackle its biggest issues. Philosophy encourages you to consider universal questions about human behaviour. In Sociology, you look at how they’re dealt with now in our legal, political and cultural systems. International tuition fees are £23,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 83% student satisfaction rating, a 90% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | ABB You should have a broad range of GCSEs 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects. |
| International Baccalaureate | 32 points |
| UCAS Points | 128 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£23,500
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.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Sussex
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £17,500 | £24,000 | £29,500 |
| 5 years | £23,500 | £30,000 | £40,000 |
UK subject average: £27,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH20-02-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
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Student Satisfaction
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