Sociology BSc (Hons)
City, University of London
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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

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Our flexible three-year degree provides unrivalled opportunities to shape your studies to match your personal interests, whilst learning about society at the vibrant heart of a global city.You’ll develop critical thinking studying topics including: social class, social mobility, ‘race and ethnicity, gender, culture, identity, inequality, migration, media, and criminology.You’ll also develop transferable skills in the analysis, interpretation and production of social data.- Develop highly ...Read more

Our flexible three-year degree provides unrivalled opportunities to shape your studies to match your personal interests, whilst learning about society at the vibrant heart of a global city.You’ll develop critical thinking studying topics including: social class, social mobility, ‘race' and ethnicity, gender, culture, identity, inequality, migration, media, and criminology.You’ll also develop transferable skills in the analysis, interpretation and production of social data.- Develop highly sought-after data literacy and quantitative skills, thanks to the work undertaken by City’s Q-Step Centre to design and develop the degree - Become a critical thinker with an in-depth understanding of the complex interplay of local and global forces- Opt onto quantitative methods pathway: benefit from a heightened focus on data skills, a workplace Data Placement in Year 2, and an optional international work placement- Boost your employability with an optional placement year- Take advantage of excellent internship opportunities thanks to our central London location, including access to organisations in media, crime and justice, human rights, and mental health.

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CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
30th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
39th
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
75%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Sociology graduate salary at this uni
£23,000
UK Sociology graduate salary
£21,000
What students say
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Mariya
07 Feb 24

Library staff are..Read more

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Farjana
19 Mar 22

The University provides many different services and supports students in many different ways like with mental health and with future career aspirations. The worst aspect would..Read more

Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

BBB Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:24,M:21 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

30 Grades / Points required

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

DDM Grades / Points required

T Level:

M Grades / Points required

A level General Studies, Critical Thinking and Citizenship are not accepted.

120 UCAS tariff points from combination of acceptable level 3 qualifications (eg. BTEC diploma and OCR Cambridge technical extended certificate) equivalent to three A Levels.

We welcome applications from Access course students who completed their secondary schooling some years ago. Each application will be considered on its own merits. Please be aware that Access students are often asked for further information to supplement their application form - this is normally in the form of a questionnaire.A typical offer for an Access applicant would be: Pass 60 credits overall, 45 of which must be at level 3, with at least 24 level 3 credits at distinction and all remaining level 3 credits no lower than merit. It is essential the Access course qualification is supplemented by at least a grade 4/C in each of GCSE mathematics and English language.

Including a minimum of 5 in each higher level subject. A minimum of 5 in SL Mathematics and English will be required.

Contact Admissions team to confirm acceptable subjects.

Any pathway accepted

Popular A-level subjects

Sociology

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

Sociology
38%
Psychology
28%
History
28%
English Literature
27%
Law
21%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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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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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£20,300 per year

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Students from EU

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£20,300 per year

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City, University of London
City, University of London , City of London

Founded over 130 years ago, City, University of London is located in the heart of London....

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City, University of London
The Admissions Office Northampton Square London Islington EC1V 0HB United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Angel  0.2 miles away Nearest train station: Barbican  0.3 miles away
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