Sociology BA (Hons)

Course Overview - Sociology BA (Hons)

**Discover what makes society tick, what the glue that holds it together is and the threats that could rip it apart; sociology is rapidly becoming more relevant in our contemporary world.**

**Why study BA (Hons) Sociology at BU?**


- This robustly academic social science course integrates global perspectives, providing a broader outlook and understanding of issues in society


- Develop a versatile skillset - this degree will prepare you for a wide variety of careers thanks to the analytical and communication skills you’ll acquire throughout your ...

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Course Information

Study Mode

Sandwich

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

22/09/2025

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Talbot Campus
Fern Barrow
Poole
BH12 5BB

Application Details

Course Code

18J3

Institution Code

B50

Points of Entry

Year 1, Year 2, Year 4

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

104

120

104 - 120 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM.

Scottish Higher

104 - 120 tariff points from Scottish Highers

Access to HE Diploma

102 - 118 tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

28 - 31 points

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

DMM

This course requires Distinction, Merit, Merit (112 tariff points).

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade C (or grade 4 in the reformed GCSE grading) or equivalent qualifications.

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

104 tariff points (Grade D*D)

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma

112 tariff points (Grade DMM)

Scottish Advanced Higher

104 - 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers.

Extended Project

Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by 2 A-levels or equivalent

Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)

Accepted as part of the overall tariff.

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

We accept this qualification as part of the overall UCAS tariff.

OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma

Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.

Pearson BTEC 90-Credit Diploma (QCF)

We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff

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

We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff

OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma

Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.

T Level

M

Merit (120 UCAS tariff points)

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.

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Fees and funding

England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland £9,250
EU, International £18,700

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