BA Sociology (with Foundation Year)
About this course
BA (Hons) Sociology, examining how societies are organised and how people interact within social structures. Core topics include Research Methods, Data Analysis, Social & Cultural Analysis, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Communication & Writing. The course includes a Foundation Year as an alternative entry route, with successful completion leading to progression into Year 1 of the standard programme. Teaching covers areas such as identities, social issues, crime and justice, media, political action, and technology.
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Entry requirements
Offers are tariff based, 48 - 96 tariff points, from Level 3 qualifications* e.g. A Levels (including: AS-levels, General Studies) International Baccalaureate Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) BTEC Diplomas and Certificate are accepted and Cambridge Technical Diplomas / Certificates Cambridge Technical Diplomas and Certificates City & Guilds Advanced Technical Diplomas Welsh Baccalaureate is accepted Scottish Highers Irish Leaving Certificate is accepted T-levels: considered on a case-by-case basis We also welcome applications from mature applicants. Mature students and/or those with other qualifications are considered on individual merit
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 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
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 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Modules
- Debating the Disciplines
- Essential Skills for the Arts and Humanities
- Arts, Humanities and the Future
- Introduction to Research and Inquiry
- Foundation Project
- Academic Skills
- Introduction to English Literature and Language
- Digital Communication
- Language of Music
- Transnational Cultures
- Beginners' Spanish
- Beginners' French
- Britain: Blitz to Brexit, UK Politics and the Post-war World
- Vulnerability and Risk in Criminal Justice
- Research Skills
- 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
- Gender Perspectives
- Social and Political Research
- Research Methods
- Classical Social Theory
- Sociological Theory
- Contemporary Social and Political Debates
- Music and Society
- 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 State
- Injustice and Protest
- Work Placement
- Twentieth Century Ideas and Movements
- Media, Politics and Society
- AI and Society
- Globalisation and Social Change
- School of History, Philosophy and Social Sciences BA Dissertation
- BA Dissertation School of History, Philosophy and Social Sciences
- Theorizing Society and Politics Today
- Power, Capital and Society
- Education in Contemporary Wales
- Sociology of Religion
- Serial Killers
- Language Rights
- 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 (with Foundation Year) 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 (with Foundation Year) 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 (with Foundation Year) 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 (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University?
The average entrant had 111 UCAS points.
Does BA Sociology (with Foundation Year) 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 (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.