Overview

You will learn how to generate new knowledge and information using a variety of qualitative and quantitative social research tools, from large social surveys interpreted through statistics through to in-depth interviews with individuals and small groups.

Throughout the Sociology (Hons) programme from Swansea University, you will develop excellent research, communication and presentation skills, together with the ability to analyse and critically evaluate evidence and construct arguments around the complex societal issues that affect us all.

Career

A Sociology degree opens up a wide range of further study or career opportunities. Graduates have gone on to pursue careers in many different fields, including:

Youth work
Education
Research
Journalism
Policy development
Legal, police and probation services
Marketing and Advertising
Ecology and Environmental Planning
Human Resources

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Interrogating Quantitative Social Science Methods
Social Problems
Contemporary Moral Controversies
Investigating Gender
Education, Policy and Society
Professional Development and Critical Thinking
Domestic Abuse

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

More details

Apply via UCAS or directly on the university's website free of charge.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Swansea, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Social Work Anthropology Sociology View 546 other Bachelors in Sociology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Typical A-level/Welsh Baccalaureate* Offer
AAB – ABB
* We welcome applications from Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma students. The requirements are as for A-levels where you can substitute the same non-subject specific graduate for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Level Core Grade.
Typical Access to HE Offer
27 Distinctions, 15 Merits, 3 Passes
Typical BTEC Offer
DDM
International Baccalaureate
33-34 points
Irish Leaving Certificate
360-375 points
GCSE profiles need to include a minimum of five passes at Grade A*- C -9/4 including Welsh or English Language and Mathematics.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

19100 GBP / year

≈ 19100 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

Swansea

United Kingdom

727 - 1379 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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