BA Sociology
About this course
BA (Hons) Sociology, examining local, national and international social issues through a foundation year pathway. Core topics include Critical & Analytical Thinking. The foundation year includes modules on sexuality, identity, gender politics, childhood studies, and an independent project. Completion supports progression onto the BA (Hons) Sociology degree.
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Entry requirements
64 points at A2 BTEC Extended Diploma: MPP BTEC Diploma: MM Pass Access Course: 64 UCAS points International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 64 points from Higher Level subjects T Level: P (D or E) IELTS: grade 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%
- Caring personal services: 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
- Connecting
- Communicating
- Contemporary Issues
- Humanities Foundation Project
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.
How many students continue on BA Sociology at University of Lancashire?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.