Sociology Bournemouth University (BU)
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA (Hons) | On-Campus | Full-time | 3 - 4 years | September | £9790.00 year per | £19635.00 year per |
September 2026 entry:
- £9,535 per year (UK, ROI & CI)
- £19,635 per year (Int'l)
- Placement year: For all fee regions, the placement year tuition fee is determined by the year you are on placement and your level of study. It is a reduced fee which will not exceed 20% of the standard annual university tuition fee (UK, ROI & CI) for the academic year you complete your placement.
For fees and funding information, please visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/ug-funding
Course overview
Why study BA (Hons) Sociology at BU?
- This robustly academic social science course integrates global perspectives, providing a broader outlook and understanding of issues in society
- Develop a versatile skillset - this degree will prepare you for a wide variety of careers thanks to the analytical and communication skills you’ll acquire throughout your course
- Choose from either a 30-week ‘sandwich’ placement, or a shorter four-week placement – which could give you a professional skillset and crucial contacts as well as potentially making you more employable
- Develop your own piece of research based on a topic that interests you, or aligns itself with your future career or study plans, in your final year dissertation
- Learn from expert social scientists in fields including society and social formation, social anthropology, criminology, cultural diversity and social welfare
- We're proud that 100% of students were in work or further study fifteen months after graduating.
What can you achieve with a sociology degree?
Sociology is rapidly becoming more relevant in our contemporary world and as a result, the number and range of possible job opportunities have escalated. Develop skills suitable for a range of job opportunities in culture, media, teaching, research, human resources, and public and business services.
Entry requirements
For September 2026 entry: 104–120 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades BCC–BBB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications. We also accept a wide range of vocational qualifications including BTEC Extended Diploma (grade DMM) and T Levels (Merit).
Required subjects: All subjects considered.
Please see below some examples of the qualifications for entry onto Year 1 for September 2026 entry:
- China: Chinese Senior High School Graduation Certificate (Huikao) average 80%, or Gaokao 61-71%. Grade depends on the course
- France: Baccalaureate with 11.5–12.5 overall or 10.5-11.5 (international option)
- Hong Kong: HKDSE Diploma (4,4,3 to 4,4,4 from three subjects). Grade depends on the course
- India: All India Senior School Certificate Examination (Standard XII) 60-70%
- Spain: Titulo de Bachillerato with 6 - 7. Grade depends on the course
- Turkey: Devlet Lise Diplomasi/Lise BitirmeDiplomasi 3.5/5.0 or 70%
For September 2026 entry: If English is not your first language, you will need IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in reading or writing and 5.5 in all other components or equivalent.
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