BA (Hons) Sociology and Economics at University of Derby

Programme overview

How can we promote social justice in business, politics and the public sector? On this degree you’ll explore key sociological themes underpinned by applied economic theory, perspectives and approaches to prepare you for a range of graduate careers.

Department: Joint Honours | Duration: Full-time: 3 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September | Location: Derby, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Thinking Sociologically, Media, Culture and Society, Introductory Microeconomics, Introduction to Macroeconomic Concepts and Data, Investigating Society: Truth, Ethics and Justice. Year 2 core modules: Capitalism, Culture and Class: Social Theory in Classical Modernity, Data Analysis, Applied Intermediate Macroeconomics, Effecting Change, Qualitative Research: Methods, Ethics and Application.

Career pathways

Sociology delivers a broad range of transferable skills and can lead to a wide range of graduate careers where research abilities, critical thinking and analytical skills are valued.

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Application information

Entry requirements

September 2026 entry: UCAS points: 112; A Level: BBC; T Level: Merit; BTEC: DMM; GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification; Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 15, Merit: 24, Pass: 6; English language requirements: IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 a year (2026/27) Source

Intake: September

Duration: Full-time: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/c57d1fe1-58a6-4c52-a360-52e003d11fa1?

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