Sociology BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Sociology BSc (Hons)
Let Sociology Make Sense of Your World and Boost Your Career
Are you inquisitive about how family, work, and media shape who we are? Wondering how and why societies change? Are you eager to understand how social injustices and inequalities can be challenged? A sociology degree could be your key to understanding the world and yourself. At Brunel, you’ll dive into these questions and others on how societies evolve, challenge norms, and tackle social issues. You’ll learn from internationally renowned academics offering global insights into race, migration, politics...
<strong>Let Sociology Make Sense of Your World and Boost Your Career</strong><br/>Are you inquisitive about how family, work, and media shape who we are? Wondering how and why societies change? Are you eager to understand how social injustices and inequalities can be challenged? A sociology degree could be your key to understanding the world and yourself. At Brunel, you’ll dive into these questions and others on how societies evolve, challenge norms, and tackle social issues. You’ll learn from internationally renowned academics offering global insights into race, migration, politics, gender, urban change, digital media, and even comedy.<br/><br/>With Sociology at Brunel, you’ll tailor your degree to your interests. Choose from a range of modules designed and taught by experts who’ve worked with names like the Museum of London, Leicester Comedy Festival, the Guardian, Hillingdon Council and the BBC. In your final year, you’ll even have the chance to design your own research project with support from a dedicated supervisor.<br/><br/>At Brunel, we don’t just teach theory—we offer real-world experience, too. With work placements across two academic terms and shorter internships, you’ll gain hands-on insight into the industries that matter most. You’ll also benefit from our industry-focused modules, where professionals from media, NGOs, local authorities, and other sectors share their expertise.<br/><br/><strong>Your Career Starts Here</strong>. Sociologists are in high demand, with career opportunities in marketing, education, fashion, HR, journalism, social media, and beyond. Through our courses, you’ll develop critical skills like data analysis, research, and communication—skills that are essential for success in today’s job market.<br/><br/><strong>Modules Include:</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Colonialism, Migration and Global Racism<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Global Cities<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Comedy, Media and Society<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Gangs, Street Culture and Crime<br/><br/><br/><br/>Ready to understand the world and kick-start your career? Sociology at Brunel is where your journey begins.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
L301
Institution Code
B84
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
Not Accepted
Access to HE Diploma
Obtain a minimum of 120 - 104 UCAS tariff points in an Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at Level 3.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
30
28
including SL5 or HL4 in English (if applicant does not have GCSE English grade C/4 or above)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
DMM
in any subject
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3,H3,H3,H3,H3
H3,H3,H3,H4,H4
GCSE/National 4/National 5
A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or grade 4 and above are required, including English Language (or grade B/5 in English Literature).
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DM
MM
in any subject and an A level at grade B
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
DM
MM
in any subject and an A level at grade B
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
DDM
DMM
in any subject
Scottish Advanced Higher
B,B,B
B,C,C
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
M
in any subject with A levels grade BB-BC
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
M
in any subject with A levels grade BB-BC
A level
B,B,B
B,C,C
T Level
M
in any subject.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £17,400 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |



































































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