Philosophy and Sociology BA (Hons)
University of Exeter
Philosophy and Sociology BA (Hons)
University of Exeter
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 85 graduates of Philosophy and Sociology BA (Hons) and other courses in Sociology at University of Exeter for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Sociology.
Overall student satisfaction
50
/100
85 total respondents
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
Source: National Student Survey NSS 2024. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
All Sociology courses of University of Exeter
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 | £28000 | £28000 | £32500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £33500 | £23500 - £33500 | £25500 - £39000 |
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Aug 27, 2024
All Sociology courses of University of Exeter
All Sociology courses of University of Exeter
Salary of all UK Graduates of Sociology
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23359 | £21513 | £25545 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20165 - £26796 | £17034 - £27108 | £19691 - £32147 |
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Aug 27, 2024
All Sociology Courses in the UK
All Sociology Courses in the UK
Course Description
- Combine the complementary disciplines of Philosophy and Sociology, taking differing perspectives on the human condition
- You’ll learn and apply analytical, philosophical skills to the study of a variety of older and newer sociological questions, as well as many contemporary social processes
- Our broad range of optional modules in your second and third years gives you the flexibility to tailor your degree to your interests and develop specialist knowledge on a range of topics
- The Philosophy student society will give you the chance to make friends, attend socials and seminars and hear from guest speakers
- Get ready for your future career by developing a range of skills valued by a wide range of employers from the media to teaching and the public, private and charity sectors
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
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.
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Aug 27, 2024
All Sociology courses of University of Exeter
All Sociology courses of University of Exeter
Current jobs
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Aug 27, 2024
All courses of University of Exeter
All courses of University of Exeter
Required skill level of job after 15 months
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Aug 27, 2024
All Sociology courses of University of Exeter
All Sociology courses of University of Exeter
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Philosophy and Sociology BA (Hons) at University of Exeter
| 25% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 10% | Teaching Professionals |
| 10% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Protective service occupations |
| 5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 5% | Therapy professionals |
| 5% | Engineering professionals |
| 5% | Natural and social science professionals |
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Aug 27, 2024
**Please visit our course page for current assessment methods**
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Sociology
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Aug 27, 2024
All Sociology courses of University of Exeter
All Sociology courses of University of Exeter
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All Degrees
Our International Student Support can help you with what you need to do before you arrive and when you get here as a new international student. They offer ongoing support throughout your studies whether that be setting up a bank account or arranging healthcare. Our Global Chums Buddy Scheme and our Intercultural Cafe provide opportunities to meet staff and connect with students. INTO University of Exeter provide pre-sessional English courses for international students as well as free insessional support.
For more information about entry requirements, bursaries and scholarships please visit our course page.
We understand the financial pressures that undergraduate students can face when arriving at university for the first time and that is why we offer bursaries to complement government loans for low household income families, scholarships for exceptional students, sportspeople and those meeting other criteria as well as expert funding advice and guidance.
For more information, please visit our course page.
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Philosophy and 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 Philosophy and Sociology BA (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £23700 | year 1 |
| International | £23700 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
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Source: UCAS May 10, 2025
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.
Source: Own research based on surveys and university data
How to apply
Application deadline:
August 1, 2026
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)
UCAS application code:
VL53
University Rankings
#16
University Guru Meta Ranking
of University of Exeter
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 37 different rankings
of University of Exeter
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 37 different rankings
Positions of University of Exeter in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Exeter in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #7
- #8
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- Philosophy
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #12
- #15
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- Philosophy
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #12
- #56
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- Philosophy
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
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- #18
- #151
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- Philosophy
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 12 March, 2025]
See all 37 university rankings of University of Exeter
About University of Exeter
The University of Exeter is a government funded research university based in Exeter, Devon, in the South-West region of England. The university has two campuses in Exeter, which are known as Streatham and St Luke’s, while another two are situated in the coastal town of Cornwall, known as Truro and Penryn. Something for prospective students to be aware of is that the University Exeter works in collaboration with Falmouth University under the Combined Universities in Cornwall initiative.
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Student composition of University of Exeter
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Exeter by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 22975
- postgraduates:
- 6895
- Total:
- 29870
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FAQ about Philosophy and Sociology BA (Hons) University of Exeter
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £28889 15 months after graduation, £28000 3 years after graduation and £32500 after graduation.
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation (25%), Teaching Professionals (10%), Administrative occupations (10%), Business, Research and Administrative Professionals (5%)
- 85 graduates rated the course 50. This means that 50% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- University of Exeter achieved the highest ranking for Philosophy. It is ranked #8 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (Philosophy). See all subject rankings for University of Exeter.
- Philosophy and Sociology BA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Exeter.
- It is rather difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 164 which is higher than 64.61% of all Philosophy courses in the UK.
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 12 March, 2025
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings By Subject:
- Academic Reputation: 50%
Employer Reputation: 30%
Research Citations Per Paper: 10%
H-index: 10%
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 07 September, 2024
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2024