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Sociology

  • BA (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 28 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Brighton
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Course summary

Sociology is an exciting and challenging field that dives into how people interact and how social groups are formed and transformed.

Our diverse team will guide you in exploring social dynamics, from everyday interactions to global movements and online communities. You will actively engage in sociology, not just learn about it – we want to hear your ideas and help you develop them.

With optional placements, guest speakers, and a wide range of modules, you can tailor your degree to fit your passions and career goals. Plus, you can apply to study abroad in France, Spain or Sweden for part of your degree.

You will graduate with critical thinking skills that open doors to countless career opportunities and empower you to make a real impact on society.

TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS COURSE

  • The degree integrates theory, research skills and specialist knowledge in a collaborative and supportive environment.

  • We value inclusivity and aim to support all students whatever their learning styles or needs.

  • Join a vibrant community – the programme area sits within the School of Humanities and Social Science, all based in one building.

  • Assessment methods vary for each module. All are coursework-focused, and include the opportunity to write essays and book reviews, deliver presentations, create posters, vlogs and blogs, and develop case studies.

  • The optional placement will give you hands-on experience and help you stand out to potential employers.

  • Option modules enable you to tailor your degree to suit your personal career goals.

  • Guest speakers will add to your learning and provide networking opportunities - speakers have come from organisations including: Eastbourne Foodbank, St Mungo’s, The Troubled Families Programme, Boing Boing and The Trust for Developing Communities.

  • In your second year you can apply to study in Spain or Sweden as part of our international exchange programme.

Modules

Year 1
Sociological Imaginations
Contemporary Social Inequalities
Sociology Live: Interrogating Current Social Problems
Doing Social Research
Foundations of Sociology
Understanding Social Movements and Activism

Year 2
Theorising the Social World
Global Cultures
Sociology and the Life Course
Gender and Power
Social and Cultural Research Practice

Options
Community Engagement: Theory into Practice
Sociology Skills

Optional Placement Year

Final year
Dissertation

Options
Sociology Topic 1
Violence and Society
Society and Outer Space
Class and Power
Sociology of Globalisation
Class and Conflict in Contemporary Britain
Sociology Topic 2
Community, Belonging and Exclusion
Utopian Theory and Practice
Human Rights
Sociology and the Climate Emergency

*Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Brighton

Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 28 September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
L300
Institution code:
B72
Campus name:
Brighton
Campus Code:
B
Points of Entry:
Year 1, 2

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

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.

Application codes

Course code:
L300
Institution code:
B72
Campus name:
Brighton
Campus Code:
B

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

Open days

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
104 - 120 points

A level
BCC - BBB

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMM - DMM

Access to HE Diploma
M: 18 credits

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
26 points

Must include three subjects at Higher Level.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3, H3, H3, H3, H4

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)66.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5. in each element, or equivalent English Language qualification.

Review our English Language requirementshttps://www.brighton.ac.uk/international/applying-here/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements/index.aspx

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

At Brighton we recognise that not everyone's background provides the same advantages, and we know that grades are not the only indicator of potential.

If you meet our contextual admissions criteria we will make you an offer which is at least 16 UCAS points lower than our standard offer. You may also be eligible for additional financial and practical support from us through the Brighton Boost cost of living support package.

Learn more on the University of Brighton website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Fees are payable each year and will increase annually in line with inflation.

Tuition fees for full-time UK / Home undergraduate students in academic year 2026–27
Annual course fees:

Honours degree £9,790
Placement year £1,958
Integrated foundation year (except the School of Business and Law) £9,790
Integrated foundation year in the School of Business and Law* £5,760*
*The £5,760 fee is for the foundation year only. Subsequent years are charged at the regulated undergraduate fee.

Many courses include the option of a salaried placement year. Tuition fees for a placement year are charged at a lower rate.

Regulated fees:
Tuition fees for UK / Home students on undergraduate courses in England are set by the UK government and are known as regulated fees. From academic year 2026–27 onwards, regulated fees will increase annually in line with forecast inflation. The regulated fee will be £9,790 in academic year 2026–27 and £10,050 in academic year 2027–28 (subject to parliamentary approval).

Standard tuition fees for full-time international students in academic year 2026–27:

Classroom-based courses £17,796–19,692
Laboratory or studio-based courses £17,796–19,692
Placement year £1,958

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