Sociology BSc (Hons)
University of Exeter
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 85 graduates of Sociology BSc (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.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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 | |
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Median salary | £28000 | £28000 | £30000 |
25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £33500 | £22500 - £31000 | £21500 - £37500 |
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 | |
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Median salary | £23013 | £20757 | £24208 |
25-75 percentile range | £19989 - £26124 | £15689 - £25435 | £18599 - £30307 |
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Course Description
- You’ll learn about how societies, institutions and practices come into being, how they work and might change in the future and develop an insight into the major challenges facing society
- Offered under the prestigious Q-Step programme, we will train you in developing data/statistical analysis and applied research skills
- 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
- Our optional work placement gives you the opportunity to use your new skills in the real world. Typically lasting 3 to 6 weeks you can choose from a wide range of organisations
- You’ll gain a full range of social research and specific technical skills suitable for developing careers within the public sector, policy development or research-based careers
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.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Sociology BSc (Hons) at University of Exeter
25% | Elementary occupations |
10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
10% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals |
5% | Teaching Professionals |
5% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
5% | Sales occupations |
5% | Librarians and Related Professionals |
5% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Sociology
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
Costs
Tuition Fees Sociology BSc (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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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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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 Exeter in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Exeter in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #10
- #69
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- Social Sciences
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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- #19
- #126
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
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- #16
- #18
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- Sociology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #11
- #51
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- Sociology
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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- #21
- #111
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- Sociology
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #22
- #151
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- Sociology
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
See all 35 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
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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History and Sociology (Including Foundation Year) BA (Hons) | University of Essex | 67% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £19500 | 129 | Colchester | On campus Full-time | |
Media Communications and Sociology BA/BSc (Hons) | Bath Spa University | 74% | 5% | 10% | £9250 | £16675 | 122 | Bath | On campus Full-time | |
Politics and Sociology BSc (Hons) | Brunel University | - | - | - | £9250 | £17665 £19430 | - | Uxbridge | On campus Full-time | |
Politics and Sociology BA (Hons) | University of Exeter | 84% | 5% | 10% | £9250 | £23700 | 161 | Exeter | On campus Full-time | |
Criminology and Sociology BA (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | 75% | 5% | 7% | £9250 | £20500 | 171 | Nottingham | On campus Full-time | |
Sociology BA (Hons) | Bishop Grosseteste University | - | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £12690 | 83 | Lincoln | On campus Full-time | |
Sociology and Politics BA (Hons) | University of Kent | 64% | 4% | 0% | £9250 | £18000 | 120 | Canterbury | On campus Full-time | |
Criminology and Sociology BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 73% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £12500 | 113 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Sociology (Applied Quantitative Research) BSc (Hons) | University of Essex | 67% | 0% | 8% | £9250 | £19500 | 122 | Colchester | On campus Full-time | |
Literature and Sociology (Including Placement Year) BA (Hons) | University of Essex | 67% | 5% | 10% | £9250 | £19500 | 120 | Colchester | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 19 October, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 22 March, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings By Subject:
- Academic Reputation: 50%
Employer Reputation: 30%
Research Citations Per Paper: 10%
H-index: 10%
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 27 October, 2023
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023