BA Sociology
About this course
BA (Hons) Sociology is a sociology degree focusing on the critical analysis of social structures and institutions. Core topics include Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Social & Cultural Analysis. The programme incorporates community-based research projects with external organisations and an optional foundation year for applicants requiring additional preparatory study. The first year establishes foundational concepts through compulsory modules such as Becoming Sociological, Researching Southampton, Broken Britain: Social Problems and Inequalities, and Power: Its Uses and Abuses. The second year builds upon this with Believing and Belonging, Theories of Society and Culture, Research, Practice and Employment, and Death, Dying, Killing. The final year addresses contemporary challenges and applications via AI, Online Networks and Future Worlds, World in Crisis and Wasted Lives, Advocacy, Rights and Community Action, and The Social Project.
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Entry requirements
104-120 UCAS tariff points A minimum of two completed A-levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at DMM or BTEC Diploma at D*D*, a T-Level Merit, or equivalent qualification , or a combination of qualifications which comply with the minimum entry requirement of 104 UCAS points. For further information about UK qualifications, please contact admissions.
What students say
Based on about 49 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 73%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Protective service occupations: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East of England: 15%
- London: 10%
- South East: 60%
- South West: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 65%
- Access course: 10%
- A degree: 15%
- Other qualifications: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Becoming Sociological
- Researching Southampton
- Broken Britain: Social Problems and Inequalities
- Power: Its Uses and Abuses
- Believing and Belonging
- Theories of Society and Culture
- Research, Practice and Employment
- Death, Dying, Killing
- AI, Online Networks and Future Worlds
- World in Crisis and Wasted Lives
- Advocacy, Rights and Community Action
- The Social Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Sociology at Solent University earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,500 and £32,000. The £27,500 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Sociology.
What do graduates of BA Sociology at Solent 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 Solent University?
88% 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 Solent University?
The average entrant had 74 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Sociology at Solent University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.