BA Education and Sociology
About this course
BA (Hons) Sociology and Education, examining the relationship between education systems and social structures. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, Social & Cultural Analysis, Global & Comparative Perspective, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Optional modules allow specialisation in areas such as social order and deviance, gender and sexuality, or globalisation. The degree includes a work placement year option and a final-year independent research project.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC in three A Levels. IB: 554 in three Higher Levels or 29 points.
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What students say
Based on about 21 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 79%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 62%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Welfare Professionals: 12%
- Administrative occupations: 9%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 9%
- Elementary occupations: 7%
- Sales occupations: 6%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 10%
- East Midlands: 10%
- West Midlands: 55%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 5%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Education: Past and Present
- Understanding Learning in the Classroom
- Educational Inequalities
- The American South: US Summer School (Level 5)
- Engaged Social Science
- Independent Research Project (Education)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Education and Sociology at Keele University earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £30,500. The £26,500 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Sociology.
What do graduates of BA Education and Sociology at Keele University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Education and Sociology at Keele University?
79% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Education and Sociology at Keele University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 29 points in the IB. The average entrant had 121 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Education and Sociology at Keele University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.