BA Sociology
Liverpool John Moores University
What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 405 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 65%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 8%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 2%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 7%
- Northern Ireland: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Sociology at Liverpool John Moores University earn?
The median salary is £21,500 after 3 years, £26,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,000 and £30,500. The £26,000 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Sociology.
What do graduates of BA Sociology at Liverpool John Moores University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Sociology at Liverpool John Moores University?
89% 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 Liverpool John Moores University?
The average entrant had 109 UCAS points.
Does BA Sociology at Liverpool John Moores University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Sociology at Liverpool John Moores University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.