BA Sociology and Philosophy
Royal Holloway, University of London
About this course
BA in Sociology and Philosophy, combining sociological inquiry with philosophical traditions from ancient through contemporary thought. Core topics include research methods and social and cultural analysis. The first two years include mandatory grounding modules in both disciplines, with optional choices introduced from the second year. The final year centres on a dissertation in either sociology or philosophy alongside optional modules.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB-BBB (Required subjects: We require English Language and Mathematics GCSE at grade 4 (C)) IB: 6,5,5 at Higher Level subjects or with a minimum of 32 points overall.
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What students say
Based on about 41 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 70 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 87%
- Left higher education: 13%
What graduates do next
Based on about 16 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 9%
- Sales occupations: 9%
- Administrative occupations: 7%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 6%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 25%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- East of England: 10%
- London: 55%
- South East: 25%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Modern Philosophy
- Problems of Knowledge
- Philosophical Methods
- Introduction to Ancient Philosophy
- Introduction to Sociology
- Social Problems and Social Policy
- Kant
- Mind and World
- Sociology of Contemporary Society
- Research Methods for Social Scientists
- Philosophy of Psychiatry
- Philosophy and Literature
- Aesthetics
- Art and Philosophy
- Hegel
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Sociology and Philosophy at Royal Holloway, University of London earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,500 and £39,000. The £31,000 median after five years is £4,500 more than the UK median for Sociology.
What do graduates of BA Sociology and Philosophy at Royal Holloway, University of London do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Sociology and Philosophy at Royal Holloway, University of London?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Sociology and Philosophy at Royal Holloway, University of London?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 113 UCAS points.
Does BA Sociology and Philosophy at Royal Holloway, University of London 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 and Philosophy at Royal Holloway, University of London?
87% of students continued into their second year, and 13% left higher education.