Sociology BA (Hons)
Coventry University
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Sociology is ideal for you, if you have an inquisitive mind ready to engage with social issues in tumultuous times. We examine diverse societies and the experiences of different individuals and groups. * You’ll explore the pressing issues of modern-day society in the UK and internationally, including: inequalities and social injustice, body, self and identities, race and racism, gender, sex and sexuality, crime and punishment, media and popular culture, families and personal relationships and ...Read more

Sociology is ideal for you, if you have an inquisitive mind ready to engage with social issues in tumultuous times. We examine diverse societies and the experiences of different individuals and groups. * You’ll explore the pressing issues of modern-day society in the UK and internationally, including: inequalities and social injustice, body, self and identities, race and racism, gender, sex and sexuality, crime and punishment, media and popular culture, families and personal relationships and much more * You’ll have opportunities to work in diverse situations on short and long-term placements*. This can provide the opportunity for practical, real-life experience that’s relevant to your future career aspirations. * Studying sociology should help you develop your own sociological imagination. Upon successful completion, you will gain a critical understanding of the contemporary world, human behaviour and the forces shaping society.


Key Course Benefits

The Sociology team at Coventry are committed to your academic and personal development. Student support is one of our top priorities and you’ll be joining a welcoming, friendly and inclusive community. You will be taught by a combination of qualified educationalists, active researchers who are experts in their chosen fields (Staff may be subject to change). Other benefits include the following:* A range of topics covered on the course can include gender, sexuality, race, class, disability, crime and identities.* Opportunities to expand international experience by participating in studying or working abroad.* Opportunities to develop skills that potential and future employers desire from graduates, such as: workload and project management, presentational, verbal and written communication skills, working with others, and critical thinking.* Current excellent professional links with local and national employers and visiting speakers from areas of industry and practice relevant to your sociology course (subject to availability). *For further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website

Key stats

CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
70th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
67th
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 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
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
Sociology graduate salary at this uni
£17,000
UK Sociology graduate salary
£19,000
What students say
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Pauline
23 Jan 25

I only just got here a week ago but everything is so great, and as an exchange student i really feel at home. I maybe only wish that there was more events for Erasmus students..Read more

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Khiara
30 Nov 24

I think the admission department should really improve but otherwise the staff and everything else is a really good..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BBC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

CCD Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

112 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

29 Grades / Points required

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

DMM Grades / Points required

Specific A Level subjects not required

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

[1] 4 qualifications for tariff points allowed[2] May also include AS level and EPQ[3] Specific subject not required

The Access to HE Diploma. Plus GCSE English at grade 4 / C or above.

Any subject.

Specific BTEC subjects not required

Popular A-level subjects

Sociology

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

Sociology
44%
Psychology
36%
History
19%
English Literature
17%
Religious Studies & Theology
15%
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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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Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£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

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£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 is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£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

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

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Pauline
23 Jan 25
Sociology and Criminology BA (Hons)
I only just got here a week ago but everything is so great, and as an exchange student i really feel at home. I maybe only wish that there was more events for Erasmus students...
Read more
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Khiara
30 Nov 24
Criminology and Psychology BA (Hons)
I think the admission department should really improve but otherwise the staff and everything else is a really good...
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Coventry University
Coventry University , Coventry

Coventry University is a global, modern university with a mission to create better futures....

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Priory Street Coventry Warwickshire CV1 5FB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Coventry  0.4 miles away

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