Sociology BA (Hons)
University of Sussex
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**1st in the UK for our research impact in Sociology in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education)****8th in the UK for Sociology (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024)****9th in the UK for Social Sciences (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2024)****About the course**Studying Sociology will help you to understand and think critically about the social worlds we live in. At Sussex, we are particularly interested in power, justice and equality. You’re taught by experts ...Read more


1st in the UK for our research impact in Sociology in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education)


8th in the UK for Sociology (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024)


9th in the UK for Social Sciences (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2024)


About the course

Studying Sociology will help you to understand and think critically about the social worlds we live in. At Sussex, we are particularly interested in power, justice and equality. You’re taught by experts in topics such as social justice, gender inequalities, identity, health care and migration. You are supported to develop your practical and analytical skills in research methodology, and this training will support you through your studies and your future career. In your final year, you design and carry out your own research project in the area that interests you – supported by one of our supervisors, all of whom are active researchers. The community at Sussex is highly supportive, from the academics who teach on your course, to the active student-led Sociology society who run events including a regular series of discussions and debates.


About Sussex

Our courses, research, culture and campus aim to stimulate, excite and challenge. From scientific discovery to global policy, from student welfare to career development, Sussex innovates and takes a lead. And today, in every part of society and across the world, you'll find someone from Sussex making an original and valuable contribution.


Location

Study on our beautiful, green campus on the edge of the South Downs National Park and just minutes from the vibrant seaside city of Brighton & Hove. We’re near to Gatwick airport and just over an hour from London.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
72/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
37th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
47th
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 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
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
£20,000
What students say
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Anna
05 Feb 24

The campus is beautiful, there are different places to go depending on your interests. I enjoy the societies yoga sessions. However sometimes the bars feel pretty crowded. The..Read more

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Abdul Aleem
23 Jan 24

The rich academic environment and diverse community within this university render it an exceptional institution for scholarly pursuits. The profound support I received throughout..Read more

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A level

A level:

BBB - ABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

ABBBB - AABBB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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

Extended Project:

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

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

30 - 32 Grades / Points required

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

DDD - DDM Grades / Points required

You should also have a broad range of GCSEs 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects.

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

Pass Diploma with at least 39 level 3 credits at Merit or above including 21-24 credits at Distinction.The Access to HE Diploma should be in the humanities or social sciences.

We take the EPQ into account when considering your application and it can be useful in the summer when your results are released if you have narrowly missed the conditions of your offer. We do not routinely include the EPQ in the conditions of your offer but we sometimes offer alternative conditions that include the EPQ. If you wish to discuss this further please contact Admissions at ug.applicants@sussex.ac.uk

This score should be from the full IB Diploma.

The BTEC Level 3 National Extended diploma would normally be in Business, Health & Social Care, Public Services or Uniformed Protective Services.You should also have a broad range of GCSEs 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects.

Popular A-level subjects

Sociology

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

Sociology
44%
English Literature
29%
Psychology
28%
History
25%
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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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£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 fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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

£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. 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 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.

£22,575 per year

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Students from EU

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

£22,575 per year

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Students from International

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£22575 Per year

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University of Sussex
University of Sussex , Brighton

The University of Sussex is a world-leading research-intensive institution (REF, 2021) based near the popular seaside city of Brighton....

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