BSc Sociology
About this course
BSc in Sociology, a sociology degree examining societal structures, forms of action, and cultural practices. The department includes academic expertise in digital society, environment, ethnicity and race, gender, migration, modern slavery, and social theory. Students benefit from regular workshops, guest speakers, reading groups, and social events.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB including an essay-based subject. Essay-based subjects include: Ancient History; Anthropology; Archaeology; Art and Design (all pathways); Business Studies; Chinese; Classical Civilisation; Classics; Drama; Economics; English Language; English Language and Literature; English Literature; Environmental Science; Environmental Studies; Film; French; Geography; German; Government and Politics; Greek; Health and Social Care; History; History of Art; Italian; Latin; Law; Media Studies; Music; Performance; Philosophy; Politics; Portuguese; Psychology; Religious Studies; Russian; Social Care; Social Policy; Sociology; Spanish; Theatre Studies and Welsh. IB: 32 points overall with 16 at Higher Level, including 5 at Higher Level in an essay-based subject. Essay-based subjects include: Ancient History; Anthropology; Archaeology; Art and Design (all pathways); Business Studies; Chinese; Classical Civilisation; Classics; Drama; Economics; English Language; English Language and Literature; English Literature; Environmental Science; Environmental Studies; Film; French; Geography; German; Government and Politics; Greek; Health and Social Care; History; History of Art; Italian; Latin; Law; Media Studies; Music; Performance; Philosophy; Politics; Portuguese; Psychology; Religious Studies; Russian; Social Care; Social Policy; Sociology; Spanish; Theatre Studies and Welsh. BTEC: DDM in any essay-based Applied General BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma Find out more about BTEC entry requirements
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 39%: 185 offers from 475 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 31 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started
- Continued on course: 93%
- Left higher education: 7%
What graduates do next
Based on about 17 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 15%
- Media Professionals: 10%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 75 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 47%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 28%
- Wales: 6%
Who gets in
Based on about 65 students who started
- A levels: 89%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 6%
- Other qualifications: 2%
- No formal qualifications: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sociology at University of Bristol earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £27,000 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £42,500. The £34,500 median after five years is £8,000 more than the UK median for Sociology.
What do graduates of BSc Sociology at University of Bristol do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Sociology at University of Bristol?
92% 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 University of Bristol?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 141 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Sociology at University of Bristol?
39% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 185 offers from 475 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
How many students continue on BSc Sociology at University of Bristol?
93% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.