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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: L305

Sociology with Foundation Year

University of Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton, England
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4 yearsDuration
N/ATuition Fee
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
87%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the BA (Hons) Sociology with Foundation Year at University of Wolverhampton. Based in Wolverhampton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time and part-time structure. This is a 4 year degree course. Please ensure that when you apply for this course you choose Point of entry 1 in your UCAS Hub. The Sociology degree offers you the chance to analyse and understand the complexities of the global world in which we live. During your studies, you will learn about the concepts, theories and methods essential to what we call a ‘sociological imagination’ – that special way of identifying, describing and understanding the nature of social life. A minimum ielts score of 5.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 84% student satisfaction rating, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Introduction to Sociological Theory
Research Methods and Data Analysis
Contemporary Social Issues
Globalisation and Social Change
Institutions and Social Structure
Culture and Identity
Social Inequality and Stratification
Applied Sociology and Community Engagement
UCAS Code:L305
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic5.55.55.55.55.5

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

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Course Fees and Finance

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Wolverhampton

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£21,500£24,000£26,000
3 years£16,000£20,000£23,000
5 years£16,500£23,000£27,500

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▼ 20% below UK average salary
This course
£20,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,000
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-01-02 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

65%Working
8%Studying
8%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
63%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-01-02 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.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
87%
Learning opportunities
84%
Assessment and feedback
81%
Academic support
77%
Organisation and management
73%
Learning resources
67%
Student voice
73%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

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