BA Sociology
About this course
BA (Hons) in Sociology BA (Hons), a sociology degree centred on the study of social structures, institutions, and cultural dynamics in modern life. Core topics include Research Methods, Communication & Writing, Ethics & Professional Practice, Social & Cultural Analysis, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The course is taught by active researchers and utilises its central London location for urban field trips and independent research projects. The first year establishes foundational knowledge through modules such as Identity and Society, London Explored, Researching Society, and Thinking Sociologically, alongside optional choices like Gender and Sexuality Studies. The second year progresses to advanced concepts and practical skills via Modern Social Theory, Research Methods in Sociology and Criminology, and Work-based Learning, while offering optional modules such as Childhood Youth and Society, Education Now, and Emotional Life. The final year involves advanced theoretical study and an independent Sociology Dissertation, alongside specialist optional modules including Families, Intimacies and Personal Life, Gender, Education and Identity, and Mental Health and Social Inequalities.
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Entry requirements
A Levels – CCC (96 UCAS Tariff points). T levels – 96 UCAS Tariff points. International Baccalaureate – 96 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme. International Baccalaureate Career-related programme will be considered on a case-by-case basis. BTEC Extended Diploma – MMM. BTEC Diploma – DD. Access – 96 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course. If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with 5.5 in each component. We also welcome applications from students who are taking a combination of qualifications listed above. For further information, please contact Course Enquiries.
What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 93%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 96%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 30%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 25%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 170 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 84%
- South East: 8%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Identity and Society
- London Explored
- Researching Society
- Social Media, Culture and Society
- Thinking Sociologically
- Gender and Sexuality Studies
- Understanding Race
- Modern Social Theory
- Research Methods in Sociology and Criminology
- Work-based Learning
- Childhood Youth and Society
- Education Now
- Emotional Life
- Food, Taste and Consumption
- Globalisation and the Media
- Leisure, Pleasure and the Sociology of Fun
- The City, Community, and Belonging
- Contemporary Social Theory
- Sociology Dissertation
- Families, Intimacies and Personal Life
- Gender, Education and Identity
- Making Bodies
- Making the News
- Mental Health and Social Inequalities
- Social Movements, Media and Society
- The Cultural Politics of Race
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Sociology at University of Westminster earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £33,500. The £27,500 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Sociology.
What do graduates of BA Sociology at University of Westminster 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 University of Westminster?
92% 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 Westminster?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 99 UCAS points.
Does BA Sociology at University of Westminster 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 Westminster?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 30% left higher education.