Social Sciences BSc (Hons)
University of Kent
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 10 graduates of Social Sciences BSc (Hons) and other courses in social sciences (non-specific) at University of Kent for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in social sciences (non-specific).
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All social sciences (non-specific) courses of University of Kent
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 social sciences (non-specific) 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 | £24500 | £22500 | £27500 |
25-75 percentile range | £21500 - £27000 | £18000 - £27500 | £22000 - £34500 |
All sociology, social policy and anthropology courses of University of Kent
Salary of all UK Graduates of sociology, social policy and anthropology
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £24323 | £20704 | £23988 |
25-75 percentile range | £20473 - £28762 | £14252 - £26502 | £16798 - £31178 |
All sociology, social policy and anthropology courses in the UK
Course Description
Our Social Sciences degree gives you the skills to better understand the world you live in. You study key issues such as class, poverty, inequality, health, crime, and urban change and are encouraged to think of innovative ways to tackle them.
The Social Sciences degree at Kent offers an exciting opportunity to understand how society works and how social change happens from different disciplinary perspectives – sociology, psychology, social policy, history, and criminology.
You acquire the key methodological tools to undertake social science research and analyse issues such as social class, poverty, health, crime, urban change and identity, understanding them through applying interdisciplinary insights.
The programme is flexible and enables you to study what interests you most. You can choose from a wide range of modules without specialising, or focus your studies by following one of our pathways:
• Psychology and Criminology • Sociology and Psychology • Sociology and Social Policy • Sociology and Criminology
Between Stages 2 and 3, you can choose to spend a year in professional practice as part of your degree. This enables you to develop workplace skills and to build essential contacts and networks.
In your second and final years, you further develop your research skills and can then select modules dependent on your interests. Modules are wide-ranging and currently cover areas such as the history of policing, forensic psychology, politics and power and drugs in their cultural context.
It is possible to spend a year or a term abroad at one of our partner institutions. You don’t have to make a decision before you enrol at Kent but certain conditions apply to taking the year abroad.
It is also possible to take a year in professional practice between your second and final year. You gain work experience in a professional setting and can put the theory you have learnt into practice. It is also gives you the chance to develop networks and contacts in your area of interest. Employers also greatly value, and seek evidence of, relevant work experience when selecting candidates for posts.
The School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research is one of the best in the country for teaching and research. Our academics are internationally recognised for their expertise and challenge you to develop your own opinions and ideas, encouraging you to become an independent thinker. We offer high levels of support and our staff are friendly and accessible.
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 Social Sciences BSc (Hons) at University of Kent
20% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
20% | Finance Professionals |
15% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
15% | Customer service occupations |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Finance Professionals |
5% | Sales occupations |
5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
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Costs
Tuition Fees Social Sciences BSc (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
EU | £13500 | year 1 |
International | £18000 | 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)
- year 2
University Rankings
Positions of University of Kent in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Kent in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #31
- #294
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- Social Sciences
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
See all 24 university rankings of University of Kent
About University of Kent
The University of Kent is a publicly funded research university located in Kent, England. The university’s main campus is situated north of Canterbury, while its other campuses are found in Medway and Tonbridge in Kent. Additionally, the university operates postgraduate centres in Brussels, Athens, Rome and Paris.
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Student composition of University of Kent
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Kent by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 13390
- postgraduates:
- 2820
- Total:
- 16210
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Criminology with Placement and Social Sciences Foundation Year BA (Hons) | Southampton Solent University | - | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £13020 £14000 | 115 | Southampton | On campus Full-time | |
Applied Social Sciences BA (Hons) | The University of Sheffield | - | - | - | £9250 | £22680 | - | Sheffield | On campus Full-time | |
Criminology with Social Sciences Foundation Year BA (Hons) | Southampton Solent University | - | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £13020 £14000 | 115 | Southampton | On campus Full-time | |
Sociology with Social Sciences Foundation Year BA (Hons) | Southampton Solent University | - | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £13020 £14000 | 96 | Southampton | On campus Full-time | |
Social Science BSc (Hons) | Royal Holloway, University of London | 81% | 0% | 15% | £9250 | £19600 | 130 | Egham | On campus Full-time | |
Social Sciences with Data Science BSc (Hons) | University College London | - | 5% | 3% | £9250 | £32100 | 175 | London | On campus Full-time | |
Criminal Investigation with Psychology with Social Sciences Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | Southampton Solent University | - | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £13020 £14000 | 101 | Southampton | On campus Full-time | |
Human and Social Sciences BSc (Hons) | Cardiff University | 59% | 10% | 10% | £9000 | £20450 £22950 | 160 | Cardiff | On campus Full-time | |
Health and Social Studies BA (Hons) | University of the Highlands and Islands | - | - | - | £6120 £6120 | £6540 £6960 | - | Inverness | On campus Full-time | |
Social Science BSc (Hons) | Cardiff University | 75% | 10% | 5% | £9000 | £20450 £22950 | 153 | Cardiff | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023