BSc (Hons) Sociology at Manchester Metropolitan University

Programme overview

Curious about what really makes society tick? From poverty and inequality to crime and corruption, BSc (Hons) Sociology gives you the tools to understand - and change - the world around you. You’ll explore key sociological concepts and theories, uncover the forces shaping modern life - like globalisation and digital culture - and master research methods that help you dig deeper into real-world issues.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities | Department: School of Sociology and Criminology | Duration: 3 year full-time; 4 years with placement year or study abroad | Study mode: full-time, placement year available | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Sociology isn’t just about understanding society today, but helping shape it for the future. You will develop analytical and critical thinking skills that employers value. Year 1 core: Crime and Society, Working with Data and Evidence, Criminology and Sociology in Action, Global Social Justice. Year 2 core: Criminology and Sociology in Practice, Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods, Decoding Society; options: Drug Markets, Policy and the Public Good, Exploring Violence and Social Harms, Global Turning Points, Intimate Relationships and Personal Life, Youth in Crisis? Young People, Crime and Justice, Crimes of the Powerful: States, Corporations, and Organised Crime. Year 3 core: Futures in Sociology, Independent Sociological Research Project; options: Space, Place And Crime, Qualitative Research Methods in Action, Delivering Justice for Women, Class Conflict: Capitalism, Inequality And Resistance, Global Drug Studies, Digital Culture, Media and Society, Criminal Justice Today, Body, Sexuality and Culture, Crime, Power, and Justice, The Justice Portfolio, Becoming a Quantitative Researcher, Applied Quantitative Project, Global Youth (In)Justice, Independent Youth Justice Project, The Politics of Imprisonment.

Career pathways

Our BSc (Hons) Sociology graduates go into a wide variety of roles and sectors that make a difference, including: Probation. Housing.

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Entry requirements

GCE A levels - grades BCC or equivalent. Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade DMM. Access to HE Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum 106 UCAS Tariff points. UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - grade of Merit overall. OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DMM. T level - We welcome applications from students undertaking T level qualifications. Eligible applicants will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of Merit as a condition of offer. IB Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum overall score of 26 or minimum 104 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects. Other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to GCE A level are also considered. A maximum of three A level-equivalent qualifications will be accepted towards meeting the UCAS tariff requirement. AS levels, or qualifications equivalent to AS level, are not accepted. The Extended Project qualification (EPQ) may be accepted towards entry, in conjunction with two A-level equivalent qualifications. Please contact the University directly if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum entry requirements for the course. GCSE grade C/4 in English Language or equivalent, e.g. Pass in Level 2 Functional Skills English. and GCSE grade C/4 in Mathematics or equivalent, e.g. Pass in Level 2 Functional Skills Mathematics. IB: IB Diploma with minimum 26 points overall or 104 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English and Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 4 in Mathematics. This course does not accept advanced entry to year 3. IELTS: 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of course start date.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Standard UK and Channel Islands full-time fee for 2027/28 as stated on the course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 year full-time; 4 years with placement year or study abroad

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com

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