Sociology BA (Hons)
Nottingham Trent University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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SEP-25

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Location

City Campus

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SEP-25

Duration

3 Years

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Society is rapidly changing. Our multicultural and diverse world is becoming increasingly complex - bringing about challenges and problems that we, as sociologists, seek to tackle. At NTU, our role is to deliver you as a sociology graduate ready for the real world, well-prepared to address these changes.We believe that the study of sociology should not be confined to the university classroom but that you should have the chance to apply your knowledge to do public good, benefiting communities ...Read more

Society is rapidly changing. Our multicultural and diverse world is becoming increasingly complex - bringing about challenges and problems that we, as sociologists, seek to tackle. At NTU, our role is to deliver you as a sociology graduate ready for the real world, well-prepared to address these changes.We believe that the study of sociology should not be confined to the university classroom but that you should have the chance to apply your knowledge to do public good, benefiting communities and wider society. You’ll take advantage of our teaching team’s connections with individuals and organisations in the local and international community to learn from active researchers.Studying with us, you’ll engage in the most pressing contemporary social issues of our time - from gender equality to race and ethnicity, environmental sociology to media, popular and digital cultures. You’ll develop the knowledge and skills to tackle some of today’s most challenging problems. You’ll stand out as an actively engaged citizen. You’ll be ready to make a real difference to society - whether that’s working in the public, private, or third sector.


Why study Sociology at NTU?

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Taking sociology outside the classroom

– sometimes literally - in local and national field trips and assessments that ask you to address the connections of what you learn in the classroom with the world in which we live.-


Freedom to build your degree

with the choice of a wide range of contemporary modules in line with your specific interests and career aims.-


Employability

– Sociology at NTU opens up a wide range of career options in the public sector, Education, Welfare Services, Human Resources, Public relations, or Marketing to name a few.-


The experience of working with a wide range of students

in a thriving interdisciplinary environment with research-led and actively engaged staff.This exciting Sociology degree examines specialist areas of contemporary sociology and allows you to explore society, culture and everyday lived experiences. Throughout the course you'll hear from external speakers, and may have the opportunity to study abroad and undertake a self-directed work placement.If you have a keen interest in society, culture and making sense of the social world in which we live, then our Sociology course is ideal for you.

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WUSCA ranking:
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These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
16/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
41st
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
45th
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 - 89 = 11% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
11%
What students say
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Emily
17 Feb 25

The campus is spread through the city and is very close to the town centre, the facilities on campus are very well maintained, social spaces are varied and quite large. I am not a..Read more

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Shia
16 Feb 25

Local and easy to get to loads of..Read more

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We will consider T Levels for entry to this course, either as stand-alone qualifications or in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications, in accordance with the specified course tariff points.

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Sociology

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Psychology
59%
Sociology
43%
English Literature
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History
19%
Religious Studies & Theology
14%
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Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham Trent University , Nottingham

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Nottingham Trent University 50 Shakespeare Street Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG1 4FQ United Kingdom
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