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Sociology at University of Brighton - UCAS

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2024 - 20252025 - 2026
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University of Brighton has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

Sociology is an exciting and challenging field that dives into how people interact and how social groups are formed and transformed. Our diverse team will guide you in exploring social dynamics, from everyday interactions to global movements and online communities. You will actively engage in sociology, not just learn about it – we want to hear your ideas and help you develop them. With optional placements, guest speakers, and a wide range of modules, you can tailor your degree to fit your passions and career goals. Plus, you can apply to study abroad in France, Spain or Sweden for part of your degree. You will graduate with critical thinking skills that open doors to countless career opportunities and empower you to make a real impact on society. TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS COURSE

  • The degree integrates theory, research skills and specialist knowledge in a collaborative and supportive environment.
  • We value inclusivity and aim to support all students whatever their learning styles or needs.
  • Join a vibrant community – the programme area sits within the School of Humanities and Social Science, all based in one building.
  • Assessment methods vary for each module. All are coursework-focused, and include the opportunity to write essays and book reviews, deliver presentations, create posters, vlogs and blogs, and develop case studies.
  • The optional placement will give you hands-on experience and help you stand out to potential employers.
  • Option modules enable you to tailor your degree to suit your personal career goals.
  • Guest speakers will add to your learning and provide networking opportunities - speakers have come from organisations including: Eastbourne Foodbank, St Mungo’s, The Troubled Families Programme, Boing Boing and The Trust for Developing Communities.
  • In your second year you can apply to study in Spain or Sweden as part of our international exchange programme.

Modules

Year 1 Sociological Imaginations Foundations of Sociology Sociology Live: Interrogating Current Social Problems Contemporary Social Inequalities Introduction to Researching Social and Cultural Life Options* Developmental Psychology Theories of Crime Year 2 Theorising the Social World Sociology and the Life Course Social and Cultural Research Practice Options* Critical Traditions in Western Thought 1 Culture, Media and Identities Global Cultures Mobilisations, Movements and Protest Gender and Power Community Engagement: Theory into Practice Sociology Skills Final Year Dissertation Options* Society and Outer Space Class and Power Sociology of Globalisation Race and Ethnicity Sociology Topic 1 Violence and Society Sociology and the Climate Emergency Utopian Theory and Practice Human Rights Education and Society Race and Immigration Sociology of Parenting Class and Conflict in Contemporary Britain Sociology Topic 2 *Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.

How to apply

29Jan

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:
L300
Institution code:
B72
Campus name:
Brighton
Campus code:
B

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)66.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5. in each element, or equivalent English Language qualification.

Review our English Language requirements

https://www.brighton.ac.uk/international/applying-here/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements/index.aspx

Student Outcomes

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66%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
84%
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 £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
Channel Islands £9535 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9535 Year 1
EU £17250 Year 1
International £17250 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

The fees listed in the table above are for full-time UK undergraduate students in academic year 2025-26. You will pay further fees in each year of your course. Fees may increase each year. UK undergraduate and certain postgraduate fees are regulated by the UK government. The annual fee increase will not exceed the UK government's maximum regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year. Many of our courses include the option of a salaried placement year. Tuition fees for a placement year are charged at a lower rate of £1850. The international tuition fees listed above are for full-time courses during the academic year 2025-26. Further tuition fees are payable in each year of study. Non-regulated tuition fees, which usually apply to international students and UK postgraduate students* are subject to an annual increase of a maximum of 5% or the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), whichever is higher. *Some designated postgraduate courses are regulated by the UK government – the annual fee increase for eligible UK / Home students on these designated courses will not exceed the UK government’s regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year.
Sociology at University of Brighton - UCAS