Sociology BSc (Hons)
University of South Wales
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Pontypridd

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

3 Years

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

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Pontypridd

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Change and uncertainty are making it more important than ever to have the skills and knowledge to address new and urgent challenges. Sociology is uniquely positioned to provide important contributions to understanding challenges as diverse as the impact of social media; cancel culture; sustainable development; climate change; inequalities, and social justice. Our Sociology degree at the University of South Wales reflects the teaching terms’ interest in, and commitment to, an applied Sociology ...Read more

Change and uncertainty are making it more important than ever to have the skills and knowledge to address new and urgent challenges. Sociology is uniquely positioned to provide important contributions to understanding challenges as diverse as the impact of social media; cancel culture; sustainable development; climate change; inequalities, and social justice. Our Sociology degree at the University of South Wales reflects the teaching terms’ interest in, and commitment to, an applied Sociology which directly engages with these real world issues. Key areas of study include:- Conflict, Change and Social Divisions - Sociology students will develop an understanding of the interrelationship between the social, economic and political dimensions of modern societies, and the impact of these.- Local, Global, National - Social changes are blurring the boundaries between domestic and foreign affairs, and so we examine the forces affecting lives locally, as well as across the globe.- Contemporary Issues and Theory - Our Sociology degree considers how theoretical sociological understandings provides insights which enable a nuanced and multi-faceted understanding of everyday contemporary issues. - Responses, Choices and Solutions - whether through the development of government social policy, the actions of NGOs or grassroots activism our degree considers how we might respond to the challenges faced by contemporary societies.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
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56/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
84th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
95th
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 - 65 = 35% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
35%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
89%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Sociology graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK Sociology graduate salary
£18,000
What students say
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Cian
10 Jan 25

Lots of support from tutors and staff, great facilities and opportunities all around..Read more

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Kirsty
10 Jan 25

Needs to be more communicative with degrees and opportunities..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

CDD Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

80 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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

MMP Grades / Points required

T Level:

Pass (C and above) Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

C Grades / Points required

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Pass the Access to HE Diploma and obtain a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points.

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Passing the T Level with Pass (C or above in the Core)

We accept the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma in lieu of a third subject.

Popular A-level subjects

Sociology

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

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14%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,000 per year

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Students from England

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£9,000 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,000 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,000 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,000 per year

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Students from EU

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£12,600 per year

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Students from International

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£12600 Per year

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University of South Wales
University of South Wales , Pontypridd

With more than 23,000 students and 2,700 staff, the University of South Wales (USW) is one of the largest universities in Wales, and...

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University of South Wales
University of South Wales Pontypridd Rhondda, Cynon, Taff CF37 1DL United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Treforest  0.2 miles away
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