The University of Sheffield
Sociology BA (Hons)
The University of Sheffield

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 40 graduates of Sociology BA (Hons) at The University of Sheffield for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Sociology.

Overall student satisfaction
85 /100
40 total respondents
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Sociology

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 £23000 £21500 £27500
25-75 percentile range £21000 - £26000 £17000 - £27500 £22000 - £34500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Sociology

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £23259 £20954 £24478
25-75 percentile range £20140 - £26445 £15956 - £25862 £18739 - £30759

Course Description

Study the fundamentals of sociological analysis with our BA Sociology course. Subjects include crime and deviance, religion and belief, migration, race and racism, new genetics and masculinities. We'll also give you training in research techniques, information retrieval, critical analysis and communication using a range of styles and formats.

In your third year, you’ll explore current thinking on a range of important issues via specialist modules.

You'll also undertake a research project on a topic of your own choosing, working closely with your dissertation supervisor. You'll develop your skills as a social researcher and demonstrate how you can use the theoretical frameworks and methodological tools of the discipline to investigate and report on a significant social or sociological issue.

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 BA (Hons) at The University of Sheffield

30% Finance Professionals
25% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
10% Sales occupations
10% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
5% Media Professionals
5% Artistic, literary and media occupations
5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5% Administrative occupations
5% Elementary occupations
5% Business and public service associate professionals

Grading & Study Time

Grading Distribution

Students of the course received the following grades

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

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

Costs

Tuition Fees Sociology BA (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
International £22680 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 The University of Sheffield in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of The University of Sheffield in related subject specific rankings.

Business

    • #11 
    • #101 
    Public Administration
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #13 
    • #89 
    Social Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]

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About The University of Sheffield

The University of Sheffield is a government funded research university based in Sheffield, England. The university’s vision is to change the world for the better through the power and application of ideas and knowledge. This university does not have campuses, but instead approximately 430 buildings that are located quite close to each other in Sheffield’s metropolitan city centre.

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undergraduates:
19190
postgraduates:
9285
Total:
28475
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