BSc (Hons) Sociology at University of Plymouth

Programme overview

BSc (Hons) Sociology is a full-time degree examining how inequality, identity, gender, ethnicity and power shape everyday life, taught with a work-based learning element and international field trips and exchanges. Assessment is 100% coursework.

Department: School of Law, Humanities and Social Sciences | Duration: 3 years (+ optional placement year) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 explores how and why societies change through topics including health, poverty, housing, gender, race, family, education, religion, employment, global development and environmental sustainability. Year 2 covers contemporary theories of society and culture, global change, international social justice and work experience. The final year includes a dissertation and options such as food and foodways, philosophy of social science, work-based learning in sociology, green criminology and media, state and society.

Career pathways

Sociologists work in research, policy, education, charities and advocacy, collaborating with communities and organisations on issues such as poverty, health, crime, housing and politics.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 104 UCAS points. A levels: 104 UCAS points including a minimum of two A levels. BTEC: DMM in any subject. Access to HE: named Diploma in any subject with at least 33 credits at Merit/Distinction. T level: Merit in any subject. International Baccalaureate: 26-28 overall including 4 at any Higher Level subject. Other combinations and non-A level qualifications considered; a foundation year is available for applicants short of the requirements. Contextual offers are typically 8 points below the advertised tariff.

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

International applicants: GBP 18,150 a year (2026/27) Source

Duration: 3 years

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