BA Sociology
About this course
BA (Hons) Sociology, examining how societies function and shape everyday life. Core topics include Research Methods, Communication & Writing, Global & Comparative Perspective, and Ethics & Professional Practice. A work placement module offers practical experience in workplace settings, and the programme takes an international comparative approach to sociological study.
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Entry requirements
104-112 points at A2 BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM BTEC Diploma: D*D-D*D* Pass Access Course: 104-112 UCAS Points International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 104-112 points from Higher Level Subjects T Level: M IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5 GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent
What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 75%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 73%
- Organisation and management: 37%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 47%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 18 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Legal professionals: 5%
- Welfare Professionals: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 150 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 83%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 7%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 2%
- South East: 1%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
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): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- The Past in the Present: History, Heritage, and Society
- Youth Identity and Difference
- Sociological Ways of Thinking
- Media and Culture
- The Sociology of Health
- Humanities in Context
- Reading Texts
- Writing for Professional Practice
- Work Placement
- Research Methods
- Sociology and Education
- Contemporary Thinkers
- The Sociology of Religion
- Sociology of Social Movements
- Sociology of Childhood
- Migration, Mobilities and Immobilities
- New Perspectives on Cybercrime
- Policy Interpretations: Comparative Perspectives
- Violent Times? Violence, Conflict and Culture
- Sexy Bodies: Sexuality and the Body
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Sociology at University of Lancashire earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £20,000 after 3 years, £25,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £30,500. The £25,500 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Sociology.
What do graduates of BA Sociology at University of Lancashire 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 at University of Lancashire?
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 at University of Lancashire?
The average entrant had 92 UCAS points.
Does BA Sociology at University of Lancashire include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Sociology at University of Lancashire?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.