Teesside University
Sociology BSc (Hons)
Teesside University

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 80 graduates of Sociology BSc (Hons) and other courses in Sociology at Teesside University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Sociology.

Overall student satisfaction
76 /100
80 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in CAH15

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Sociology at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £27000 £19500 £23000
25-75 percentile range £21000 - £29000 £15000 - £23500 £17500 - £29000


Salary of all UK Graduates of CAH15

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £23013 £20757 £24208
25-75 percentile range £19989 - £26124 £15689 - £25435 £18599 - £30307

Course Description

Course details: Sociology offers a distinctive and enlightening way of seeing and understanding the social world we live in, and looks beyond normal, taken-for-granted views to provide deeper, more illuminating and challenging understandings of social life. What social forces shape our everyday lives? How can we understand, explain and link local, national and global societies? What factors impact on our opinions and attitudes to social issues, society in general and other people? If you have an enquiring mind, are interested in key sociological issues in response to these questions, and being part of the solution, then sociology is for you. You develop high level analysis, research and writing skills which are highly valued by employers in the public sector, journalism, social research, community development, non-governmental organisations and postgraduate study or training. Sociology at Teesside addresses historical and contemporary issues, and investigates topics such as work, social diversities, social inequalities, leisure and youth, and social exclusion. You think critically about the world you live in, gain an understanding of people and their interactions, lives and experiences, and consider whether governments and social policies can improve the lives of ordinary people. You can specialise in areas as diverse as globalisation, gender, social media and social policy in context.

Top reasons to study this course

  1. Staff are research active and widely published, which underpins their teaching, and means you gain a contemporary, authentic learning experience.
  2. Build up your general interest in sociology to specialise in your final year on your own piece of research.
  3. Opportunities for work experience or a work-related learning project, including Volun-tees, across areas such as drug projects, youth projects and victim support. These credits can help you make employment decisions and provide real world experience to include on your CV. After the course: Expect opportunities in the public sector, journalism, social research, community development, non-governmental organisations and postgraduate study or training. All programmes are designed to incorporate employability skills development alongside your degree course. Our staff utilise their extensive connections to provide many and varied opportunities to engage with potential employers through fairs, guest lecture sessions, live projects and site visits. In addition we offer a series of workshops and events in the first, second and third year that ensure all students are equipped with both degree level subject knowledge PLUS the practical skills that employers are looking for in new graduate recruits. Our award winning careers service works with regional and national employers to advertise graduate positions, in addition to providing post-graduation support for all Teesside University alumni.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Sociology BSc (Hons) at Teesside University

44% Nursing Professionals
9% Process, plant and machine operatives
7% Caring personal services
6% Business and public service associate professionals
4% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
4% Managers, directors and senior officials
3% Administrative occupations
3% Sales occupations
2% Teaching Professionals
2% Artistic, literary and media occupations

Grading & Study Time

Access assessment information through Teesside University’s website using the course page link provided (or visit www.tees.ac.uk).

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Qualification requirements

Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)

Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis

Access to HE Diploma

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

The University accepts a wide range of qualifications for entry. We also consider applicants who have a mix of qualifications, those with vocational training or relevant experience and those who do not meet the standard entry qualifications. International and EU entry qualification information is available on our international pages.

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Sociology, BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Sociology BSc (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Ireland £9250 year 1
EU £15000 year 1
International £15000 year 1

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

Positions of Teesside University in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of Teesside University in related subject specific rankings.

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #66 
    • #601 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #73 
    • #86 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

See all 16 university rankings of Teesside University

About Teesside University

Founded in 1929, Teesside University is located in the large town of Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, England. Teeside invests significantly in research, and in its themed research centres for: Sustainable Engineering, Social Innovation, Biosciences, Public Health, Digital Innovation, Rehabilitation, Applied Psychological Science and Culture and Creativity. For students who are keen on sports, there is also a wide variety of modern installations to satisfy your exercise needs.

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Student composition of Teesside University

undergraduates:
10750
postgraduates:
6270
Total:
17020
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