BA (Hons) Sociology and Social Policy at University of Stirling

Programme overview

BA (Hons) Sociology and Social Policy is a four-year full-time on-campus degree combining the study of diversity, inequality and social issues with how policy addresses them in areas such as health and education.

Duration: 48 months | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Diversity, discrimination and inequality; how societies address social challenges; policy in health and education; qualitative and quantitative research methods leading to a Year 4 dissertation; options include disability and society, housing, and crime and justice. Taught by lectures, workshops and small groups, assessed by coursework and exams.

Career pathways

Graduates work in the private, public and voluntary sectors, and many go on to a Masters or PhD towards research or academic careers.

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Entry requirements

Year 1 entry (four-year honours): Highers ABBB; A-levels BBB; IB Diploma 28 points; BTEC (Level 3) DDM. Year 2 entry (three-year honours): Advanced Highers ABB; A-levels ABB; IB Diploma 32 points; essential subject: Sociology. Scottish HNC/HND: year one minimum entry with Bs in graded units. Access courses (University of Stirling access course and SWAP, mature students only): pass with 50% or above. Foundation Apprenticeships are considered equivalent to 1 Higher at Grade B. English, Welsh and Northern Irish HNC/HND: Merits and Distinctions; Access to Higher Education: 60 credits, minimum 45 at QCF Level 3, pass at 60% or above. Widening access students may be eligible for an adjusted offer; care-experienced applicants are guaranteed an offer if they meet minimum entry requirements. English language for international applicants: IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each sub-skill; PTE Academic 60 overall with a minimum of 59 in each sub-skill; TOEFL iBT (exams before 21 January 2026) 80 overall with 18 reading, 17 writing, 17 listening, 20 speaking.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/27). Scottish students; full time rate Source

International applicants: GBP 19,500 a year (2026/27). International students (including EU); full time rate Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 48 months

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