BSc Sociology
London School of Economics and Political Science
About this course
BSc in Sociology, a sociology degree centred on the study of contemporary societies and social structures. Core topics include Research Methods and Social & Cultural Analysis. Students complete a final-year dissertation alongside core and optional units. The first year introduces foundational themes through Key Concepts: Introduction to Social Theory, Power, Inequality, and Difference: Contemporary Themes in Sociology, Data in Society: Researching Social Life, and Sociology in Practice: Academic Skills and Professional Pathways. The second year progresses with Key Concepts: Advanced Social Theory and Researching London: Advanced Social Research Methods, alongside subject options and outside courses. The final year centres on The Sociological Dissertation, supported by further advanced sociology options and external choices.
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Entry requirements
A-levels: AAB IB Diploma: 37 points overall, with 666 at higher level
What students say
Based on about 117 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 30%
- Sales occupations: 20%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 10%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 70%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Key Concepts: Introduction to Social Theory
- Power, Inequality, and Difference: Contemporary Themes in Sociology
- Data in Society: Researching Social Life
- Sociology in Practice: Academic Skills and Professional Pathways
- The LSE Course
- One outside option to the value of one unit
- Key Concepts: Advanced Social Theory
- Researching London: Advanced Social Research Methods
- Sociology options to the value of one unit
- EITHER sociology options to the value of one unit
- OR outside options to the value of one unit
- The Sociological Dissertation
- Sociology options to the value of two units
- EITHER sociology options to the value of one unit
- OR outside options to the value of one unit
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sociology at London School of Economics and Political Science earn?
The median salary is £30,500 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £39,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £50,000. The £39,500 median after five years is £13,000 more than the UK median for Sociology.
What do graduates of BSc Sociology at London School of Economics and Political Science do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Sociology at London School of Economics and Political Science?
91% 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 London School of Economics and Political Science?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 37 points in the IB. The average entrant had 149 UCAS points.
Does BSc Sociology at London School of Economics and Political Science include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Sociology at London School of Economics and Political Science?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.