Sociology BA (Hons)
University of East Anglia UEA
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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3 Years

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OverviewYou are interested in how society works. You want to know more about how people fashion their identities, how relationship dynamics work in families, how communities change and how power operates within institutions.You want to understand the world but also to change it for the better. You are looking for a degree that satisfies your head – your desire for a good and rewarding future career, as well as your heart – your commitment to social justice and equality.About This CourseOn this ...Read more

Overview

You are interested in how society works. You want to know more about how people fashion their identities, how relationship dynamics work in families, how communities change and how power operates within institutions.You want to understand the world but also to change it for the better. You are looking for a degree that satisfies your head – your desire for a good and rewarding future career, as well as your heart – your commitment to social justice and equality.

About This Course

On this course, you’ll develop your understanding of sociology, explore areas you’re already interested in and discover new passions. The course links modules across the university, designed around four key pathways, emphasising specific contemporary social issues which connect to employment opportunities. You can explore: - The sociology of inequality, social justice and social change - Criminology - The sociology of children and families - Political and digital sociology You can focus on specific modules to build your depth of expertise in a pathway; or select modules which interconnect in ways which build up a personalised pathway around your is course brings together sociology and social policy experts across many schools in both the humanities and social sciences. Our academics have a national and international reputation for research, policy and practice. They share a common vision of the sociological imagination for understanding and transforming lives.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
79/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
21st
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
21st
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%
What students say
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Chloe
28 Feb 24

They help a lot with people who have disabilities, they made sure that I could re-do my exams because I was not given my extra needs in the first sit. Very expensive on campus to..Read more

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Beth
03 Nov 23

The club nights are super chill especially pride nights always feel safe. The student information can be very very disorganized my friends had trouble for weeks getting info..Read more

Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

ABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AAABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

BCC Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:30,M:15,P:0 Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

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

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 Grades / Points required

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

DDM Grades / Points required

T Level:

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Contextual offer: BBC

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Principal subjects and A-level combinations are considered - please contact us.

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Contextual offer: DMMPlease see UEA website for further information on accepted combinations. Excludes BTEC Public Services, BTEC Uniformed Services and BTEC Business Administration.

Obtain an overall Pass including a B in the core of the T Level and a Distinction in the Occupational Specialism. Acceptable subjects: Education and Early Years, Health

Popular A-level subjects

Sociology

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

History
44%
English Literature
33%
Law
28%
Psychology
27%
Sociology
18%
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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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£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

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

Students from Northern Ireland

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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

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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.

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

£20,600 per year

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Students from International

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University of East Anglia UEA
University of East Anglia UEA , Norwich

The University of East Anglia (UEA) is an internationally regarded public research institution, located on the outskirts of...

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University of East Anglia UEA
University of East Anglia Norwich Norfolk NR4 7TJ United Kingdom
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