University of East Anglia
Sociology with a Year Abroad BA
University of East Anglia

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 30 graduates of Sociology with a Year Abroad BA and other courses in Sociology at University of East Anglia for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Sociology.

Overall student satisfaction
50 /100
30 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Sociology, Social Policy and Anthropology

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 £22000 £21000 £26500
25-75 percentile range £19000 - £30000 £15500 - £25000 £20000 - £30500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Sociology, Social Policy and Anthropology

  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

Overview

You want to understand how society works – why inequality persists, how identities are formed, and the ways that power operates within social institutions.

Sociology at the UEA develops a sophisticated understanding of social and cultural systems, with a key focus on social justice and transformational social change.

If you are fascinated by the way society functions. and are driven by a desire to change the world, then this is the degree for you.

Sociology at the UEA is a hugely diverse degree, with options to suit all manner of interests. Whether you are interested in the sociology of children and families, criminology, the sociology of social change, or digital sociology. Sociology at the UEA is all about empowering you to study the sociology that matters most to you.

About This Course

On this course, you’ll develop your understanding of sociology, explore areas you’re already interested in and discover new passions.

The course links modules across the university, designed around four key pathways, emphasising specific contemporary social issues which connect to employment opportunities. You can explore:

  • The sociology of inequality, social justice and social change
  • Criminology
  • The sociology of children and families
  • Political and digital sociology

You can focus on specific modules to build your depth of expertise in a pathway; or select modules which interconnect in ways which build up a personalised pathway around your interests.

This course brings together sociology and social policy experts across many schools in both the humanities and social sciences. Our academics have a national and international reputation for research, policy and practice. They share a common vision of the sociological imagination for understanding and transforming lives.

Disclaimer

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 with a Year Abroad BA at University of East Anglia

25%
10% Finance Professionals
10% Sales occupations
10% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
10% Administrative occupations
5% Media Professionals
5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
5% Customer service occupations
5% Teaching Professionals
5% Finance Professionals

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Sociology

Qualification requirements

M in T Level Health, Healthcare Science, or Science.

GCSE Requirements: GCSE English Language grade 4 or C and GCSE Mathematics grade 4 or C. We welcome a wide range of qualifications - for further information please contact us at https://www.uea.ac.uk/course/undergraduate/ba-sociology-with-a-year-abroad

English language requirements

test Grade Additional Details
IELTS (Academic) 6

IELTS: 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in any component)

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

Costs

Tuition Fees Sociology with a Year Abroad BA

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
International £20600 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 University of East Anglia in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University of East Anglia in related subject specific rankings.

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #18 
    • #117 
    Social Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #27 
    • #176 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #23 
    • #30 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #33 
    • #212 
    Sociology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #35 
    • #301 
    Sociology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

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About University of East Anglia

The University of East Anglia (UEA) is a government funded research university located in Norwich, England. The university operates from a single campus site which includes the Norwich Research Park and the Bob Champion Research and Education Building, as well a 24-hour library, a concert and gig venue, and the on-campus accommodation.

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Student composition of University of East Anglia

undergraduates:
13095
postgraduates:
3400
Total:
16495
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