BA Sociology with Foundation
About this course
BA (Hons) in Sociology with Foundation, a sociology degree preceded by a one-year foundation year. The foundation stage is designed for students from groups under-represented in higher education whose attainment or access to qualifications falls below standard entry requirements, and it allows around 100 students each year to proceed to degree study. Teaching is delivered by tutors at the university's Centre for Academic Development, and students who pass the foundation year go on to the first year of the BA Sociology degree. On successful completion of the foundation year, students enter the full BA (Hons) in Sociology, progressing to Level 1 study and completing the standard undergraduate qualification.
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Entry requirements
Entry criteria: Specific Eligibility Criteria Recommended Criteria for Mature Applicants (over 21 years) Applicants over 21 are likely to have achieved GCSE grade 4 in Maths and English Language or be able to clearly demonstrate their potential in these subjects. Essential Criteria for Younger Applicants (under 21 years) Applicants under 21 must have achieved a GCSE grade 4 or higher in Maths and English Language
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 0%: 0 offers from 10 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 26 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 72%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 80 students who started
- Continued on course: 94%
- Left higher education: 2%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 4%
What graduates do next
Based on about 25 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 15%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 5%
- Media Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 100 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 19%
- North West: 8%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 11%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 25%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 3%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 85 students who started
- A levels: 100%
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 BA Sociology with Foundation at Durham University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £39,000. The £30,500 median after five years is £4,000 more than the UK median for Sociology.
What do graduates of BA Sociology with Foundation at Durham University do next?
95% 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 at Durham University?
90% 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 at Durham University?
The average entrant had 143 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA Sociology with Foundation at Durham University?
0% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 0 offers from 10 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BA Sociology with Foundation at Durham 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 at Durham University?
94% of students continued into their second year, and 2% left higher education.