BA Sociology and Social Policy
What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 84%
- Organisation and management: 72%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 45%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 63%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 225 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 5%
- South East: 1%
- Scotland: 83%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 65%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 25%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Sociology and Social Policy at University of Stirling earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £36,500. The £29,000 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Sociology.
What do graduates of BA Sociology and Social Policy at University of Stirling do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Sociology and Social Policy at University of Stirling?
95% 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 Social Policy at University of Stirling?
The average entrant had 157 UCAS points.
Does BA Sociology and Social Policy at University of Stirling include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Sociology and Social Policy at University of Stirling?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.