BA (Hons) Sociology at Bournemouth University

Programme overview

Discover what holds society together and the threats that could pull it apart.

Department: History, Criminology & Sociology | Duration: 3 years or 4 years including a minimum 30-week work placement | Study mode: full-time (optional placement year) | Intake: September 2027, September 2028 | Location: Poole, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core units: Introduction to Social Theory, Media, Power & Social Order, Families, Relationships & Laws, Social Research Skills, Social Inequality & Exclusion, Social Welfare & Social Policy. Year 2 options include Globalisation, Justice and Global Instabilities, Public Health & Crime and Victims of Crime.

Career pathways

The number and range of job opportunities for sociology graduates continues to grow.

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Application information

Entry requirements

For September 2027 entry: 112–128 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades BBC–ABB) 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–DDM) and T Levels (Merit). IB Diploma: 28 to 31 points. GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or C). English: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in reading or writing and 5.5 in all other components.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee per year for September 2027 start; UK fee covers UK, Republic of Ireland and Channel Islands students Source

International applicants: GBP 18,635 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee per year for September 2027 start; UK fee covers UK, Republic of Ireland and Channel Islands students Source

Intake: September 2027, September 2028

Duration: 3 years or 4 years including a minimum 30-week work placement

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/unis/22e93c90/bournemouth-university/courses?studyYear=2027

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