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/>- **Learn from passionate and committed academics** 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/>- **Apply sociological theory to contemporary issues** 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/>- **Engage in a pioneering, well established work-based learning programme** along with voluntary opportunities to enhance your employability.<br/><br/><br/>- **Develop key transferable skills** that employers actively seek through novel research methods training.<br/><br/><br/>- **Experience varied and engaging assessment formats** supported through personal tutoring.<br/><br/><br/>- **Opportunity to study abroad** by participating in an international exchange.<br/>
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
L300
Institution Code
P60
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 4
104
Considered in combination with Advanced Highers. Maths and English accepted within as GCSE equivalent.
Pass a named Access to HE Diploma in any subject with at least 33 credits at Merit and/ or Distinction.
26
28
To include a Grade 4 at any subject at Higher Level. Maths and English accepted within as GCSE equivalent.
DMM
Any subject is considered.
104 points Maths and English accepted within as GCSE equivalent.
D*D
D*D*
Any subject accepted
104 UCAS Tariff points, including a minimum of 2 Advanced Highers. Maths and English accepted within as GCSE equivalent.
Considered in combination.
Considered in combination
Considered in combination
Considered in combination
104 UCAS Tariff points including a minimum of 2 A Levels.
M
Any subject is considered with a C or above in the Core
Considered in combination.
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