
Sociology BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Sociology BSc (Hons)
Sociology is flourishing at University of Plymouth. Our programme ranks among the best in the country. We use an innovative, ‘hands-on’ approach to teaching by encouraging students to apply sociological questions to the real world. Most importantly, our lecturers truly care about the progress of their students.
If you want to learn from leading sociologists about how inequality, gender, and ethnicity shapes our identities, or how the media impacts our culture and politics, or how health is socially determined, or how people are affected by prison - and much, much more – the...
Sociology is flourishing at University of Plymouth. Our programme ranks among the best in the country. We use an innovative, ‘hands-on’ approach to teaching by encouraging students to apply sociological questions to the real world. Most importantly, our lecturers truly care about the progress of their students.<br/><br/>If you want to learn from leading sociologists about how inequality, gender, and ethnicity shapes our identities, or how the media impacts our culture and politics, or how health is socially determined, or how people are affected by prison - and much, much more – then this is the sociology programme is for you.<br/><br/><br/>- <strong>Learn from passionate and committed academics</strong> with active and wide-ranging research expertise. Our research and specialisms include health, well-being and social policy alongside politics and identities.<br/><br/><br/>- <strong>Apply sociological theory to contemporary issues</strong> in an interactively taught environment, then explore and experience first-hand the world beyond the classroom with national and international field trips and exchange opportunities.<br/><br/><br/>- <strong>Engage in a pioneering, well established work-based learning programme</strong> along with voluntary opportunities to enhance your employability.<br/><br/><br/>- <strong>Develop key transferable skills</strong> that employers actively seek through novel research methods training.<br/><br/><br/>- <strong>Experience varied and engaging assessment formats</strong> supported through personal tutoring.<br/><br/><br/>- <strong>Opportunity to study abroad</strong> by participating in an international exchange.<br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
L300
Institution Code
P60
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 4
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
104
Scottish Higher
Considered in combination with Advanced Highers. Maths and English accepted within as GCSE equivalent.
Access to HE Diploma
Pass a named Access to HE Diploma in any subject with at least 33 credits at Merit and/ or Distinction.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
26
28
To include a Grade 4 at any subject at Higher Level. Maths and English accepted within as GCSE equivalent.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
Any subject is considered.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
104 points Maths and English accepted within as GCSE equivalent.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*D
D*D*
Any subject accepted
Scottish Advanced Higher
104 UCAS Tariff points, including a minimum of 2 Advanced Highers. Maths and English accepted within as GCSE equivalent.
Extended Project
Considered in combination.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination
A level
104 UCAS Tariff points including a minimum of 2 A Levels.
T Level
M
Any subject is considered with a C or above in the Core
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
C
This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
C
This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications
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