Overview

Sociology (Hons) from Queen Margaret University you will study a broad range of stimulating and empowering topics, benefit from opportunities to experience work/volunteer-based learning and participate in community-engagement projects, and have the opportunity to go on a student exchange overseas*.

Key facts

Sociology focuses on understanding how people’s lives and interactions are shaped by factors like class, gender, ethnicity, race, disability and age in national and global contexts. Sociologists interpret and explain how social processes and institutions inform and impact people’s everyday lives.

Throughout your studies, you will examine how, where, when and why social inequalities, injustices and divisions arise; consider ways in which we can challenge, understand and overcome social problems and ethical dilemmas through public policy and social action; and interpret the relationship between identity, community and society, locally and globally. You will also conduct research into real-world issues, as well as make concrete recommendations for social change.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Responding to the World
Engaged Sociology
Exploring Research
Race, Colonialism and Decolonisation
Culture and Society
Professional Challenge
Dissertation
Sociology of Scotland

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 days

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Musselburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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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

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Scottish Higher: Standard – BBBB, Minimum – BCCC
A Level: BCC
Irish Leaving Certificate: H2 H2 H3 H3
International Baccalaureate: 28 points
International: IELTS of 6.0 with no element lower than 5.5
Am I a Widening Access student?: We apply the minimum entry criteria to applicants who meet one or more contextual factor.
Required subjects: A literary subject such as English, Psychology, RMPS or History is required at Higher. English is required and Maths is preferred at Nat 5/GCSE level at grade C/4 or above.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

9725 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

1820 GBP / year

≈ 1820 GBP / year

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