BA Sociology
About this course
BA (Hons) in Sociology, studying how societies function and change. Core topics include research methods, human behaviour, and global and comparative perspectives. An Independent Project in the final year allows focused investigation of a chosen sociological topic. The programme also includes a community project module involving group-based work on social issues.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 104 tariff points from A levels or combination with Extended Project / BTEC / Cambridge Technical. A level: BCC BTEC/Cambridge Technical: DMM IB: 26-28 points
What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 79%
- Student voice: 72%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 25%
What graduates do next
Based on about 21 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Welfare Professionals: 35%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 185 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 2%
- South East: 88%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
- Other qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Ageing and the Life Course
- Explaining Society
- Social Identities and Inequalities
- What Is Going On? Making Sense of the 21st Century
- Why Sociology Matters
- Diversity and Duty of Care
- Analysing Social Problems
- Being Human: Emotions and Behaviour in Social Life
- Criminology Classics and Controversies
- Health and Wellbeing
- Making A Difference: Community Project
- Media and Society
- Researching Societies
- Sex, Sexualities and Society
- A Dangerous World? Risk, Anxiety and the Media
- Aggression, Violence and Abuse: A Sociological Perspective
- Independent Project
- Making A Difference: Preparation for Professional Careers
- Music, TV and Film in a Changing World
- Disability in the 21st Century
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Sociology at University of Chichester earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £21,500 after 3 years, £25,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £32,000. The £25,500 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Sociology.
What do graduates of BA Sociology at University of Chichester 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 University of Chichester?
94% 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 University of Chichester?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 26 points in the IB. The average entrant had 106 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Sociology at University of Chichester?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.