BA Sociology
What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 79%
- Organisation and management: 62%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 80%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 22 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 25%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 15%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Protective service occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 170 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 28%
- South East: 52%
- South West: 6%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Sociology at University of Brighton earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £30,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £36,000. The £30,000 median after five years is £3,500 more than the UK median for Sociology.
What do graduates of BA Sociology at University of Brighton do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Sociology at University of Brighton?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Sociology at University of Brighton?
The average entrant had 103 UCAS points.
Does BA Sociology at University of Brighton include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Sociology at University of Brighton?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.