BA Sociology
About this course
BA in Sociology, a sociology degree centred on examining inequality, surveillance, and social identities. Students explore contemporary society in the UK and beyond, investigating themes such as gender, race, class, and the state through lectures and interactive seminars.
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BA Sociology (L300) at the University of Warwick for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is ABB at A level.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 73%: 190 offers from 261 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 43 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 80 students who started
- Continued on course: 93%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 75 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 21%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 44%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 65 students who started
- A levels: 83%
- Baccalaureate: 12%
- Access course: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Sociology at University of Warwick earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £35,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £46,500. The £35,500 median after five years is £9,000 more than the UK median for Sociology.
What do graduates of BA Sociology at University of Warwick do next?
95% 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 Warwick?
91% 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 Warwick?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 139 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA Sociology at University of Warwick?
73% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 190 offers from 261 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BA Sociology at University of Warwick include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Sociology at University of Warwick?
93% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.