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Anthropology and Sociology

Oxford Brookes University

Institution
Oxford Brookes University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Anthropology and Sociology
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
BA-BSH-AXXO
Median salary
£29,000 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 17 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 96%
  • Learning opportunities: 92%
  • Assessment and feedback: 82%
  • Academic support: 94%
  • Organisation and management: 89%
  • Learning resources: 99%
  • Student voice: 94%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Continued on course: 90%
  • Left higher education: 10%

What graduates do next

Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 70%
  • Working and studying: 5%
  • Further study: 10%
  • Unemployed: 20%

Most common jobs

  • Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
  • Elementary occupations: 15%
  • Sales occupations: 10%
  • Secretarial and related occupations: 10%
  • Media Professionals: 5%
  • Find their work meaningful: 35%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 45%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North West: 5%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
  • East Midlands: 5%
  • West Midlands: 5%
  • East of England: 5%
  • London: 40%
  • South East: 25%
  • South West: 10%
  • Wales: 5%
  • Northern Ireland: 5%

Who gets in

Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • A levels: 95%
  • 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 Anthropology and Sociology at Oxford Brookes University earn?

The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £36,000. The £29,000 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Sociology.

What do graduates of Anthropology and Sociology at Oxford Brookes University do next?

80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).

Are students happy with the teaching on Anthropology and Sociology at Oxford Brookes University?

96% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.

What grades do I need for Anthropology and Sociology at Oxford Brookes University?

The average entrant had 115 UCAS points.

Does Anthropology and Sociology at Oxford Brookes University include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional year abroad.

How many students continue on Anthropology and Sociology at Oxford Brookes University?

90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.