BSc Sociology and Philosophy at University of Bristol

Programme overview

Study a course that is equally weighted towards sociology and philosophy and takes units from both subjects throughout. The sociology half of the degree places particular emphasis on sociological theory and its application to real-world concerns covering topics such as consumption, the environment, modern slavery, risk, and food. Sociology also provides an opportunity to develop your research skills.

What you will study

Your first year includes compulsory units to ensure you build a solid grounding in both disciplines and you will have greater choices of units as you progress through the course. The wide-ranging, flexible curriculum provides progressive intellectual challenges and consolidates your experience throughout. In your final year, you will have the opportunity to undertake an extended essay project or sociology dissertation on a topic of your choice, supervised by a member of staff with relevant expertise.

Career pathways

The critical thinking, research and data management skills you will acquire on our courses are invaluable in many areas of work. Our graduates go on to a wide range of careers, including roles in publishing, the media, journalism, teaching, marketing, public relations, research and the third sector.

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Entry requirements

A-level standard offer: AAB including an essay-based subject. Essay-based subjects include: Ancient History; Anthropology; Archaeology; Art and Design (all pathways); Business Studies; Chinese; Classical Civilisation; Classics; Drama; Economics; English Language; English Language and Literature; English Literature; Environmental Science; Environmental Studies; Film;. A-level contextual offer: BBB including an essay-based subject. Essay-based subjects include: Ancient History; Anthropology; Archaeology; Art and Design (all pathways); Business Studies; Chinese; Classical Civilisation; Classics; Drama; Economics; English Language; English Language and Literature; English Literature; Environmental Science; Environmental Studies; Film;. BTEC: DDD in any essay-based Applied General. IB Diploma: 34 points overall with 17 at Higher Level, including 5 at Higher Level in an essay-based subject. Essay-based subjects include: Ancient History; Anthropology; Archaeology; Art and Design (all pathways); Business Studies; Chinese; Classical Civilisation; Classics; Drama; Economics; English Language; English Language and Literature; English. Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers: Advanced Higher: AB including an essay-based subject, and Higher: AAABB. Essay-based subjects include: Ancient History; Anthropology; Archaeology; Art and Design (all pathways); Business Studies; Chinese; Classical Civilisation; Classics; Drama; Economics; English Language; English Language and Literature; English Literature; Environmental. GCSE: Standard numeracy requirement (4 or C in GCSE Mathematics or equivalent). English language: IELTS 7.0 overall with 7.0 in writing and 6.5 in all other skills (or equivalent). Apply through UCAS (course code LV35).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). First-year tuition fee for 2027 entry; subject to annual review. Source

International applicants: GBP 26,500 a year (2027/28). First-year tuition fee for 2027 entry; subject to annual review. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/

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