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Sociology

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 20 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
University Park Campus
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Course summary

In a changing world, understanding power helps us make sense of what’s happening around us. Sociology shows how people and social institutions shape society and how they can work to change it for the better.

Our BA Sociology degree encourages you to investigate key debates in sociology, social policy and interdisciplinary research. This will enable you to analyse contemporary society and question what others take for granted. You’ll have the opportunity to study topics such as race, gender, class, migration, social media and cults. We’ll then explore how these intersect with everyday life, policy and protest.

At the heart of this course is what matters most to our students. We listened to the ideas and themes they wanted to explore and have woven them into our teaching, so your studies will connect with the real‑world issues that feel most relevant. Whether you’re drawn to questions of social inequality, decolonisation or the ecological crisis, studying at Nottingham will help you make sense of the world and consider how positive change can happen.

We not only asked our students what they wanted to study, but also how they wanted to be assessed. This means you will have the opportunity to present your work in a variety of ways. Alongside traditional essays, exams and presentations, you’ll have the opportunity to create policy briefs and digital projects such as a mini-documentary, blogs, wikis or vlogs. This allows you to work in ways that best suit you while building digital and communication skills you’ll need after graduation.

Studying sociology can open careers in many different fields such as policy, social research, education and NGOs. Your future matters to us and we will help you develop employability skills alongside your academic studies. We’ve worked with employers to understand the skills they’re looking for and designed this course to help you build them, from research and presentation skills to leadership and teamwork.

You’ll also have the chance to develop your employability further through work placement and study abroad opportunities.

Why Choose this Course?

Course Highlights:

  • Study abroad opportunities in locations such as the Netherlands, Singapore or the USA.

  • Gain experience during term-time through our Faculty Placement Programme (https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/social-sciences/study/placements/index.aspx)

  • Peer mentoring scheme to help you settle into university life and your new studies.

Proven Results:

  • We’re ranked 13th in UK for Sociology (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026 - https://www.thetimes.com/uk-university-rankings/league-table).

  • 95.6% of sociology and criminology graduates were in sustained employment, further study or both three years after graduation, ranking Nottingham 1st in the Russell Group (LEO data from 2022/23 tax year, sociology, social policy and anthropology category, published in 2025).

Modules

Course Modules

For detailed information about the modules you will study, please visit the course page.

https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Sociology-BA-Hons.html

Assessment method

For detailed information about the course assessment methods please visit the course page: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Sociology-BA-Hons.html

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University Park Campus

Study options

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 20 September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus
Points of Entry:
Year 1

University of Nottingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
ABB

Excluding General Studies, Critical Thinking, Citizenship, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives and Research.

T Level

Applications are assessed on an individual basis.

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

Scottish Higher
ABBBB

Scottish Advanced Highers at AB are also required

Access to HE Diploma
Distinction: 24 Merit: 21

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English Language or Literature grade C/4 or above

Scottish Advanced Higher
AB

Scottish Highers at ABBBB are also required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DD

Alongside an A Level grade B, or equivalent

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 30

or grades 6,5,5 in three Higher Level Certificates

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
A

Alongside two A Levels grades BB, or equivalent

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Applications are assessed on an individual basis.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D

Alongside two A Levels grades BB, or equivalent

Applicants to this course may be eligible for our Additional Qualifications Offer Reduction Scheme. If you achieve a grade A in an EPQ, Core Maths*, IB Extended Essay or additional AS level qualification* then you will receive a one grade reduced offer for this course.

Please note that if you qualify for an enhanced contextual offer or receive an alternative offer based on taking four A levels, your additional qualification will not be taken into consideration as we are unable to make any further adjustments to your offer.

  • Additional eligibility requirements apply. View further details on this scheme.
    https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/articles/applying/entry-requirements.html

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6.5(no less than 6.0 in any element). As well as IELTS (listed above), we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English. Check our English language policies and equivalencies for further details: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/international-applicants/english-language/english-language-requirements.aspx For pre-sessional English or one-year foundation courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations. If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a Pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP) course (https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/cele/pre-sessional/index.aspx). Our Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK. If you successfully complete your pre-sessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent.

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.

We consider applicants solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential – we use exam grades to prioritise applicants but look at a range of factors and aim to give everyone an equal opportunity to show their achievements.

We understand that background and personal circumstances can have an impact on academic performance at school or college. Applicants who are eligible under our contextual admissions policies may be considered for a reduced contextual offer.

Learn more on the University of Nottingham 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
EU & InternationalTBC
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland£10050*

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

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

View undergraduate tuition fees for UK and international students: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees/tuitionfees/202627/undergraduate.aspx

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