You can no longer submit a new application for courses starting in 2024.
If you already have a 2024 application and are in Clearing, you can add this course as a Clearing choice – contact the university or college first to check they have places.
University of East Anglia UEA has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Overview You want to understand how society works – why inequality persists, how identities are formed, and the ways that power operates within social institutions. Sociology at the UEA develops a sophisticated understanding of social and cultural systems, with a key focus on social justice and transformational social change. If you are fascinated by the way society functions. and are driven by a desire to change the world, then this is the degree for you. Sociology at the UEA is a hugely diverse degree, with options to suit all manner of interests. Whether you are interested in the sociology of children and families, criminology, the sociology of social change, or digital sociology. Sociology at the UEA is all about empowering you to study the sociology that matters most to you. About This Course On this course, you’ll develop your understanding of sociology, explore areas you’re already interested in and discover new passions. The course links modules across the university, designed around four key pathways, emphasising specific contemporary social issues which connect to employment opportunities. You can explore:
- The sociology of social change
- Criminology
- The sociology of children and families
- Digital sociology
How to apply
You can no longer submit a new application for courses starting in 2024.
If you already have a 2024 application and are in Clearing, you can add this course as a Clearing choice – contact the university or college first to check they have places.
31Jan
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:
- L302
- Institution code:
- E14
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - ABB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 30 credits M: 15 credits P: 0 credits
Scottish Higher - AAABB
Scottish Advanced Higher - BCC
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
T Level
GCSE Requirements: GCSE English Language grade 4 or C and GCSE Mathematics grade 4 or C. We welcome a wide range of qualifications - for further information please visit our website https://www.uea.ac.uk/course/undergraduate/ba-sociology
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.uea.ac.uk/course/undergraduate/ba-sociology/2024-25/sep#entry_requirements
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS score of 6.0 overall with minimum of 5.5 in each component |
We welcome applications from students from all academic backgrounds. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including speaking, listening, reading and writing) We will also accept a number of other English language qualifications. Please check our website for details: https://www.uea.ac.uk/apply/our-admissions-policy/english-language-equivalencies
English Language equivalencies
https://www.uea.ac.uk/apply/our-admissions-policy/english-language-equivalencies
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| International | £20600 | Year 1 |
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
Tuition fees are reviewed annually and subject to increase. Some fees are regulated by the UK government and will be changed in line with advice from them. Fees for continuing students (i.e. those on courses of greater than one year in length) will normally increase annually. This increase will not exceed 4% or the % increase of the UK Government regulated fee whichever is higher. The fee increase is based on the fee for the year that you register. For further information about additional costs for your course and information on fee status please see our website.
Provider information
University of East Anglia UEA
Norwich Research Park
Norwich
NR4 7TJ