BSc Sociology
About this course
BSc (Hons) Sociology is a social science degree exploring human social life, culture, and institutions through theoretical and empirical study. Core topics include Research Methods. The course culminates in an independent research project and incorporates practical engagement with external organisations and communities. Year 1 introduces foundational concepts through compulsory modules such as Sociology in Practice, Foundational thinking in Sociology, Introduction to Social Science research, and Cities and Environment. Year 2 advances analytical skills through core study in Sociological debates, Social Science research methods, The Art of Persuasion: Advocacy for a change, and Social problems and social justice. Year 3 focuses on advanced topics and practical application via compulsory modules including Dissertation in Sociology, Community engagement, social action, Gender and sexuality in society: Critical perspectives, and Ethnicity and society.
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Entry requirements
We accept a wide range of qualifications for entry to our undergraduate programmes. The main ones are listed below: A Level – grades BBB-BCC. No specific subject required. BTEC – Extended Diploma grades from Distinction Distinction Merit (DDM) to Distinction Merit Merit (DMM). No specific subject required. T Levels – grade Merit. No specific subject required. International Baccalaureate – a minimum of 32 points. Access to HE courses – Access to HE Diploma or Access to HE Certificate (60 credits, 45 of which must be Level 3, at Merit or higher). No specific subject required. If you don’t meet the entry requirements above, we may be able to accept your prior learning or experience from outside of formal education. See our Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) page to learn more. English Language Requirements for International and EU Applicants IELTS 6.0 - for visa nationals, with a minimum score of IELTS 5.5 in each element.
What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 97%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- West Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 10%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 60%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Sociology in Practice
- Foundational thinking in Sociology
- Introduction to Social Science research
- Cities and Environment
- Sociology of deviance and social control
- Issues in world politics
- Crime: Representation and reality.
- Sociological debates
- Social Science research methods
- The Art of Persuasion: Advocacy for a change
- Social problems and social justice
- Health: Mind, body and society
- Visualising everyday life
- Climate Change, energy and society.
- Dissertation in Sociology
- Community engagement, social action
- Digital problems and possibilities: Technology and change
- Gender and sexuality in society: Critical perspectives
- Ethnicity and society
- Living social class.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sociology at Bath Spa University earn?
The median salary is £21,000 after 3 years, £25,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,500 and £30,500. The £25,500 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Sociology.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Sociology at Bath Spa University?
83% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Sociology at Bath Spa University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 111 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Sociology at Bath Spa University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.