Sociology, 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, BA (Hons) - at Bournemouth University (BU)

Why study BA (Hons) Sociology at BU?

This robustly academic social science course integrates global perspectives, providing a broader outlook and understanding of issues in society
Develop a versatile skillset - this degree will prepare you for a wide variety of careers thanks to the analytical and communication skills you’ll acquire throughout your course
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
Learn from expert social scientists in fields including society and social formation, social anthropology, criminology, cultural diversity and social welfare
We're proud that 100% of students were in work or further study fifteen months after graduating.

What can you achieve with a sociology degree?

Sociology is rapidly becoming more relevant in our contemporary world and as a result, the number and range of possible job opportunities have escalated. Develop skills suitable for a range of job opportunities in culture, media, teaching, research, human resources, and public and business services.

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.

Required subjects: All subjects considered.

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%

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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