BA (Hons) Sociology

Institution Bournemouth University, Faculty of Health & Social Sciences
Method At the institution
Location Poole
Type Courses

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BA (Hons) Sociology

Entry requirements For September 2022 and September 2023 entry: 104 - 120 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent.
International entry requirements:

Please see below some examples of the qualifications for entry onto Year 1 for September 2022 and September 2023 entry:

Chinese Senior High School Graduation Certificate (Huikao) average 80%, or Gaokao 61-71%. Grade depends on the course

Hong Kong HKDSE Diploma (4,4,3 to 4,4,4 from three subjects). Grade depends on the course

All India Senior School Certificate Examination (Standard XII) 60-70%

Italian Esame di Stato with 60-70%. Grade depends on the course

Titulo de Bachillerato with 6 or 7. Grade depends on the course

If English is not your first language, you will need IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in reading or writing and 5.5 in all other components or equivalent.
Academic title BA (Hons)
Course description Why study BA (Hons) Sociology at BU? This robustly academic social science course integrates global perspectives, providing a broader outlook and understanding of issues in society Develop a versatile skillset - this degree will prepare you for a wide variety of careers thanks to the analytical and communication skills you’ll acquire throughout your course Choose from either a 30-week ‘sandwich’ placement, or a shorter four-week placement – which could give you a professional skillset and crucial contacts as well as potentially making you more employable Develop your own piece of research based on a topic that interests you, or aligns itself with your future career or study plans, in your final year dissertation Learn from expert social scientists in fields including society and social formation, social anthropology, criminology, cultural diversity and social welfare - 100% of our students think our sociology staff are good at explaining things.Career Opportunities: Sociology is rapidly becoming more relevant in our contemporary world and as a result, the number and range of possible job opportunities have escalated. Develop skills suitable for a range of job opportunities in culture, media, teaching, research, human resources, and public and business services.