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Sociology Online Bachelor and Master Degree Courses in the UK
| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Criminology and Sociology (R46) BA (Hons) - online | The Open University | 85% | 0% | 0% | - | - | - | online Part-time |
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Social Sciences (Sociology) (R23-SOC) BA (Hons) - online | The Open University | 81% | 0% | 0% | - | - | - | online Part-time |
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Criminology and Sociology (W80) DipHE - online | The Open University | - | 0% | 0% | - | - | - | online Part-time |
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Education and Sociology PhD - online | University of Portsmouth | - | 0% | 0% | - | - | - | online Part-time |
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Salary
Primarily based on salary data of undergraduate students
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 | £21211 | £20757 | £24208 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18055 - £25183 | £15689 - £25435 | £18599 - £30307 |
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Sociology courses in the UK
All Sociology courses in the UK
Salary of all UK Graduates of all subjects
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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| Median salary | £21117 | £20987 | £25024 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18191 - £24600 | £16693 - £25398 | £19746 - £30664 |
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
Jobs & Career Perspectives
Career perspectives for Sociology
15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
Current jobs
Among graduates of Sociology who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
Specialisations within Sociology
- Globalization
- Social welfare
- Criminal sociology
- Gender and sexuality
- Ethnicity studies
- Sociology of law
- Sociology of health
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Sociology, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.
FAQ
- The following degrees are offered for Sociology studies:
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - BA (Hons)
- Diploma of Higher Education - DipHE
- Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
According to a 2019 study conducted at Northeastern University in the U.S., 83% of business executives considered an online degree from a well-known institution to have the same value as its equivalent on-campus degree. The same study found that respect for online degrees has been increasing dramatically over the last decade. The reputation of the institution is generally more important than whether the degree is obtained online. The COVID pandemic has erased any remaining stigma that online education may have had in the past.
Criminology and Sociology (R46) - BA (Hons) at The Open University received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey 2022 with a rating of 85 out of 100 among 1845 respondents.
