Sociology and Social Policy BSc (Hons)
University of Bath
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Explore new and creative ways to tackle key social challenges. Learn theory and methods to understand, critically examine, and influence organisations.This course will appeal if you want to combine an understanding of the social world from different perspectives with a rigorous analysis of policy responses to social problems. You will examine theory and techniques from sociology alongside the analytical focus of social policy.You’ll explore areas such as health, welfare and poverty, race and ...Read more

Explore new and creative ways to tackle key social challenges. Learn theory and methods to understand, critically examine, and influence organisations.This course will appeal if you want to combine an understanding of the social world from different perspectives with a rigorous analysis of policy responses to social problems. You will examine theory and techniques from sociology alongside the analytical focus of social policy.You’ll explore areas such as health, welfare and poverty, race and discrimination, inequality and exclusion. By the end of the course, you’ll have an understanding of how social institutions develop and operate and how they might be improved.In Year 1, you'll be introduced to social theory, ideas about the state and social change, and the central traditions of social research. You’ll select an option in either criminology or international development.In Year 2, you'll expand and deepen your understanding of contemporary social theory. You will explore the political processes that underpin policy-making practices and develop data analysis techniques. You’ll choose from a range of options in sociology, social policy, criminology and international development.In your final year, you'll do your dissertation. This will demonstrate the knowledge and skills you’ll develop. You'll also choose from a range of optional units from across the social sciences. These will allow you to build upon the theoretical understanding you’ll gain during Years 1 and 2 and apply it to contemporary sociological issues.The flexibility of this course will allow you to create a degree that’s tailored to your interests and potential future career.Informed teaching to advance your learningYou’ll learn from teaching staff with diverse backgrounds and expertise in different areas of sociology and social policy. Their passion, knowledge and research activities shape their teaching. This combination aims to enhance your learning experience.Develop your professional skillsWe work to provide you with the tools and support to prepare you for employment and further study. These include:critical and analytical thinkingresearch skillsskills related to generating and analysing sociological data ranging from ethnography to computational techniquespresentation and communication skillsproject managementteam workingYou will also benefit from expert guest speakers from the public, commercial or third sector.Prepare for your future careerMany of our social sciences graduates have gone on to work as social and policy researchers, civil servants, international consultants, journalists, and accountants.They've gone on to work in:government departmentssocial enterprises and charitiesEuropean and international agencies and organisationsSocial care and family servicesinternational developmentpublic policy consultancy

Key stats

Sociology
WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
68/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
2nd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
8th
Social Policy
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Social Policy graduate salary at this uni
£23,000
UK Social Policy graduate salary
£20,000
Sociology
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
96%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Sociology graduate salary at this uni
£23,000
UK Sociology graduate salary
£19,000
What students say
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Lucy
16 Feb 24

Very friendly campus, clean and lots to do...Read more

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Caitlin
15 Feb 24

It’s a very friendly environment and I like how there’s always a lot of support for students. However, for my course in particular a few of us are not as satisfied with the..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

AAB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

AB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:33,M:6 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

35 Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

D*DD Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDD Grades / Points required

Typical offer: AAB in three A levels. Contextual offer: ABB in three A levels. Alternative offer: ABB plus additional study - please see the course pages on our website.

AB in two Advanced Highers.We make offers based on Advanced Highers. You will typically be expected to have completed five Scottish Highers and your grades in these will be considered as part of your application. We prefer applicants who have achieved at least AAABB in their Highers.

Typical offer: Pass the Access to HE Diploma, with at least 33 credits achieved at Distinction and 6 credits achieved at Merit or above. This must include at least 9 credits achieved at Distinction in an essay-based subject.

Typical offer: 35 points overall and 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects.Contextual offer: 35 points overall and 6, 5, 5 in three Higher Level subjects.

D*DD in the Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma.We prefer the above qualifications to be in a relevant subject area and we prefer you to have taken optional units in Sociology and Public Health.

Typical offer: DDD in a BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF)We prefer the above qualifications to be in a relevant subject area and are unable to consider qualifications in Public Services, Uniformed Protective Services, Travel and Tourism and other less relevant disciplines.

Popular A-level subjects

Sociology

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Sociology
59%
History
30%
Psychology
29%
English Literature
27%
Religious Studies & Theology
23%
HESA
Social Policy

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Sociology
41%
History
33%
Psychology
33%
English Literature
29%
Religious Studies & Theology
18%
HESA

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

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Lucy
16 Feb 24
Sociology with professional placement BSc (Hons)
Very friendly campus, clean and lots to do....
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Caitlin
15 Feb 24
Criminology BSc (Hons)
It’s a very friendly environment and I like how there’s always a lot of support for students. However, for my course in particular a few of us are not as satisfied with the...
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