BA Sociology
What students say
Based on about 25 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 71%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 70%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 65%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 63%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 85 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 67%
- Working and studying: 8%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Welfare Professionals: 16%
- Sales occupations: 12%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 11%
- Administrative occupations: 11%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 11%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 59%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 57%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 150 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 37%
- London: 48%
- South East: 9%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 5%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Sociology at University of Hertfordshire earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £28,500 after 3 years, £35,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £43,500. The £35,500 median after five years is £9,000 more than the UK median for Sociology.
What do graduates of BA Sociology at University of Hertfordshire 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 Hertfordshire?
71% 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 Hertfordshire?
The average entrant had 111 UCAS points.
Does BA Sociology at University of Hertfordshire include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Sociology at University of Hertfordshire?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.