University of Huddersfield
Sociology BSc (Hons)
University of Huddersfield

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 105 graduates of Sociology BSc (Hons) and other courses in Sociology at University of Huddersfield for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Sociology.

Overall student satisfaction
58 /100
105 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

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 £16000 £22500
25-75 percentile range £20500 - £25000 £10500 - £22500 £17500 - £25500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Sociology

  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

How does society shape us – and how do relationships between people and institutions affect the way we act? If you’re interested in exploring questions like this, this could be the course for you.

A degree in Sociology can help you answer all these questions and more, providing you with the transferable skills and knowledge to access a wide range of careers or to embark on postgraduate study.

This degree focuses on issues relating to social inequalities, diversity, and social justice. It will help develop your core competencies in sociology, with a focus on research methods, and different types of sociological thinking. You’ll also explore key sociological topics, including culture, race, gender, activism and health.

You’ll be taught by active researchers, in areas including housing, asylum, climate change, young people and social justice, healthcare, gender, and death and dying.

You’ll complete a final-year research project on a topic of your choice, reflecting your personal interests or career aspirations. In your second and third years, you’ll be able to tailor your studies and choose from a range of modules, which allows you to specialise in areas of interest to you.

Why Study Sociology BSc(Hons) at University of Huddersfield?

You’ll have the opportunity to undertake work experience in your second year; previous students have worked in schools, colleges, charities, law firms, community organisations and commercial businesses. The placement enables you to gain work-ready skills, as well as useful contacts to help you enter the world of employment. You may also have the opportunity to study abroad, too.

You’ll become part of a friendly and supportive community of people, who are committed to providing teaching and research that makes a positive difference.

Professional Bodies

By studying this course you'll become eligible for student membership of the British Sociological Association (BSA), giving you access to resources, events, and networking opportunities via the BSA community.

Why Huddersfield?

Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.

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 University of Huddersfield

20% Administrative occupations
15% Teaching Professionals
15% Caring personal services
15%
15% Sales occupations
5% Protective service occupations
5% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
5% Customer service occupations
5% Business and public service associate professionals

Grading & Study Time

You'll be taught through seminars, group work, practical experience, lectures, workshops, Brightspace (an online learning platform), and work placement. Assessment will include coursework, practice/competency-based learning, and examination. Your module specification/course handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to your course.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees

Please see our website for more information - http://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-finance/undergraduate-scholarships/
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
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
Ireland £9250 year 1
EU £16500 year 1
International £16500 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 Huddersfield in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University of Huddersfield in related subject specific rankings.

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #41 
    • #301 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #55 
    • #68 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #33 
    • #151 
    Sociology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #36 
    • #301 
    Sociology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

See all 27 university rankings of University of Huddersfield

About University of Huddersfield

The University of Huddersfield is a research university which is maintained through public funding, based in Huddersfield in West Yorkshire, England. The university’s main campus, known as Queensgate, is located within just five minute’s walking distance of Huddersfield city centre. In addition, there are two other campuses used for distinct functions, the Oldham campus and the Barnsley campus.

List of 368 Bachelor and Master Courses from University of Huddersfield - Course Catalogue

Student composition of University of Huddersfield

undergraduates:
11075
postgraduates:
3010
Total:
14085
  • Student life at the University of Huddersfield
  • Why choose the University of Huddersfield?
  • University of Huddersfield - Meet some of our students
  • My first day | University of Huddersfield International Study Centre
  • The international experience | University of Huddersfield International Study Centre
  • Making friends while studying abroad | University of Huddersfield International Study Centre

Where is this programme taught

Main Site
map marker Show on map

Similar courses

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
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
History and Sociology BA (Hons) University of Sussex 68% 5% 7% £9250 £21500 135 Brighton 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
Politics and Sociology BA (Hons) University of Sussex 68% 5% 20% £9250 £21500 133 Brighton On campus Full-time
Culture, Heritage and Sociology BA (Hons) University of the Highlands and Islands 95% 5% 15% £6120 £6120 £6540 £6960 140 Inverness On campus Full-time
Sociology BA (Hons) Bishop Grosseteste University - 0% 0% £9250 £12690 83 Lincoln On campus Full-time
Criminology and Sociology BA (Hons) Liverpool Hope University 73% 0% 0% £9250 £12500 113 Liverpool On campus Full-time
Sociology and Criminology BA (Hons) University of Essex 64% 0% 0% £9250 £19500 160 Colchester On campus Full-time