BA Sociology
About this course
BA (Hons) in Sociology, combining social theory with empirical investigation. Core topics include Research Methods, Data Analysis, Social & Cultural Analysis, and Clinical Skills. The programme offers a work placement module and Wales-specific modules on social policy and education. Guest speakers from organisations including Race Council Cymru and Welsh Women's Aid contribute to the course.
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Entry requirements
Offers are tariff based, 104 - 128 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification* e.g.: A Levels: General Studies and Key Skills not normally accepted. BTEC National Extended Diploma: DMM - DDM Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: DMM- DDM City & Guilds Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (1080): considered on a case-by-case basis NCFE CACHE Level 3 Extended Diploma: accepted International Baccalaureate Diploma: accepted Access: pass required Welsh Baccalaureate: We will accept this qualification in conjunction with other level 3 qualifications T Levels: T Levels in a relevant subject considered on a case-by-case basis Extended Project Qualification: Points can include a relevant Extended Project (EPQ) but must include a minimum 2 full A-levels, or equivalent.
What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Protective service occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 95 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 21%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 8%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 1%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 50%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Modules
- Britain: Blitz to Brexit, UK Politics and the Post-war World
- Vulnerability and Risk in Criminal Justice
- Introduction to Sociology
- Sociology and the Contemporary World
- Social Policy and Society
- The Welfare State and Social Policy in Wales
- Social Divisions
- Introduction to Criminology
- Research Skills
- Gender Perspectives
- Social and Political Research
- Research Methods
- Classical Social Theory
- Power, Capital and Society
- Contemporary Social and Political Debates
- Education in Contemporary Wales
- The Sociology of Health and Illness
- Understanding Crime
- The Police and Contemporary Society
- Poverty and Inequality
- Criminological Theory
- Crime and the Media
- Policing, Security and the State
- Injustice and Protest
- Work Placement
- Twentieth Century Ideas and Movements
- Media, Politics and Society
- AI and Society
- Globalisation and Social Change
- Theorizing Society and Politics Today
- Sociological Theory
- School of History, Philosophy and Social Sciences BA Dissertation
- BA Dissertation School of History, Philosophy and Social Sciences
- Sociology of Religion
- Serial Killers
- Language Rights
- Sociology of Music
- Crime and Justice
- Housing Policy
- Climate Change and Environmental Politics
- Perspectives on Youth Crime
- AI Ethics
- Work Placement
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Sociology at Bangor University earn?
The median salary is £25,500 after 15 months, £19,500 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,000 and £27,000. The £23,500 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Sociology.
What do graduates of BA Sociology at Bangor University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Sociology at Bangor University?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Sociology at Bangor University?
The average entrant had 110 UCAS points.
Does BA Sociology at Bangor University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Sociology at Bangor University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.