BA Sociology
What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Sales occupations: 20%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Welfare Professionals: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 125 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 13%
- London: 63%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Sociology at University of Greenwich earn?
The median salary is £24,500 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £35,500. The £30,500 median after five years is £4,000 more than the UK median for Sociology.
What do graduates of BA Sociology at University of Greenwich do next?
75% 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 Greenwich?
89% 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 Greenwich?
The average entrant had 97 UCAS points.
Does BA Sociology at University of Greenwich 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 at University of Greenwich?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.