BSc Sociology with Education
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Sociology, examining contemporary social issues in Ireland and globally. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice, Social & Cultural Analysis, and Global & Comparative Perspective. Education can be studied as a minor, and placement opportunities in educational settings and professional work environments are available. The programme also offers international study abroad opportunities and concludes with an independent dissertation.
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Entry requirements
A level: CCC Applicants may satisfy the requirement for the final A level grade (C) by substituting a combination of alternative qualifications to the same standard as defined by the University.
What students say
Based on about 94 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 265 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 85%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 8%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 6%
Who gets in
Based on about 190 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 93%
- Access course: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
- Other qualifications: 1%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Modules
- Contemporary Educational Issues
- Facilitating An Effective Learning Environment
- Introduction to Sociology
- Sociology of Health and Illness
- Contemporary Culture & Social Change
- The Sociological Imagination
- Industrial Educational Placement
- Classical sociological theory
- Quantitative research methods
- Contemporary Ireland
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Learning and Teaching with Technology
- Physical Health and Wellbeing
- Inclusive Educational Practices
- Multicultural education and language learning
- International Academic Studies (Study Abroad)
- Professional Practice – Applied Social and Policy Sciences
- Methodology, Ethics and Politics of Research
- Contemporary sociological theory
- Dissertation
- Global Inequalities:Issues and Challenges
- Media, Culture and Society
- Sociology of Education
- Professional Placement
- Sport in Society
Questions about this course
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Sociology with Education at Ulster University?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Sociology with Education at Ulster University?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 116 UCAS points.
Does BSc Sociology with Education at Ulster University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Sociology with Education at Ulster University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 8% left higher education.