Sociology & Social Anthropology, BA (Hons), Bournemouth University (BU)

the United Kingdom

Study options for this course

The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
BA (Hons)	Full-time	3 - 4 years	September	GBP 9535 per year	GBP 18700 per year

About Sociology & Social Anthropology, BA (Hons) - at Bournemouth University (BU)

Why study BA (Hons) Sociology & Social Anthropology at BU?

This course emphasises contemporary social and political perspectives, discovering societies and cultures all over the world in the present and sometimes also in the past
Learn from expert sociologists and social anthropologists, as well as biological and archaeological anthropologists and criminologists
You’ll develop your skills, knowledge and employability through applying theory to contemporary, real world challenges
Choose from either a 30-week ‘sandwich’ placement, or a shorter four-week placement – which could give you a professional skillset and crucial contacts as well as potentially making you more employable
Develop your own piece of research based on a topic that interests you, or aligns itself with your future career or study plans, in your final year dissertation.
Be career ready - 93% of students were in employment or further study fifteen months after graduating.

What can you achieve with a Sociology & Social Anthropology degree?

This course can open up a range of career options once you graduate. You’ll develop a variety of research and analytical skills, in addition to gaining detailed knowledge of current practical social challenges and civil, critical-thinking capabilities, all skills that are sought after by employers.

Notes about fees for this course

September 2025 entry:

£9,535 per year (UK, ROI & CI)
£18,700 per year (Int'l)
Placement year: £1,850

For fees and funding information, please visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/ug-funding

Entry requirements

For September 2025 entry: 104 - 120 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM.

Please see below some examples of the qualifications for entry onto Year 1 for September 2025 entry:

China: Chinese Senior High School Graduation Certificate (Huikao) average 80%, or Gaokao 61-71%. Grade depends on the course
France: Baccalaureate with 11.5–12.5 overall or 10.5-11.5 (international option)
Hong Kong: HKDSE Diploma (4,4,3 to 4,4,4 from three subjects). Grade depends on the course
India: All India Senior School Certificate Examination (Standard XII) 60-70%
Spain: Titulo de Bachillerato with 6 - 7. Grade depends on the course
Turkey: Devlet Lise Diplomasi/Lise BitirmeDiplomasi 3.5/5.0 or 70%

Required subjects: All subjects considered.

International entry requirements:

For September 2025 entry: If English is not your first language, you will need IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in reading or writing and 5.5 in all other components or equivalent.

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