BSc Sociology
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Sociology, exploring social trends, institutions, and everyday behaviour. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, and Social & Cultural Analysis. The programme examines the influence of social structures on contemporary life, preparing individuals for careers involving policy evaluation and complex problem-solving.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB-BBB IB: 33-32 BTEC: DDD-DDM
What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 97%
- Assessment and feedback: 94%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 96%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 100%
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: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Other Health Professionals: 5%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 330 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 40%
- South East: 39%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Conceptualising The Social World
- Sociology In Action
- Making Sense Of Everyday Life
- Popular Culture In Mediated Societies
- Social Divisions And Contexts
- Researching The Social World
- Global Social Challenges: Research, Policy, Impact
- Quantitative Research Methods
- Migration And The Politics Of Identity
- Drugs And Society
- Poverty, Politics And Welfare
- Understanding Popular Culture: From Dickens To Disney
- Social Media And Society
- Qualitative Research Methods
- New Directions In Sociology
- Everyday Consumption And Its Consequences
- De/Constructing Gender
- Communicating Culture: Concepts And Frameworks
- Work, Employment And Society In Global Context
- Communication In Society
- Understanding Sexualities
- Travel And Tourism
- Music, Media And Society
- Sociology Of Education
- Data, Ai And Social Justice
- Cultures Of Race And Racism
- Sociology Of Mental Health
- Hate Crime
- Youth, Culture And Media
- Queer Studies Now
- Activism, Participation And Party Organisation
- Final Year Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sociology at University of Surrey earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £39,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,000 and £57,500. The £39,500 median after five years is £13,000 more than the UK median for Sociology.
What do graduates of BSc Sociology at University of Surrey do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Sociology at University of Surrey?
94% 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 University of Surrey?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 126 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Sociology at University of Surrey?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.