Overview

Throughout the Sociology with Media Studies (Hons) from University of Portsmouth explore pressing contemporary social issues and get an understanding of specialist areas of sociological study, while developing the knowledge and skills to expertly dissect the media.

When you complete this course you'll also be primed for a career in anything from health and social care to the creative industries.

Career opportunities:

When you complete this degree course, our Careers and Employability team can work with you to find the employment that you need to kick-start your career.

What can you do with a Sociology degree?

You'll have the knowledge and skills to pursue a career or further training in areas such as:

teaching and lecturing
research
health and social care
advertising
marketing and media
local government
community development
careers advice
teaching
charity work
human resources and recruitment
business administration and personnel management
media research
public relations and marketing
journalism
publishing
new media development

What jobs can you do with a Sociology degree?

Some of our alumni have gone on to work for big names such as the BBC, Warner Bros and Universal Pictures International. Roles our graduates have taken on include:

production manager
sound and vision engineer
film/video producer
advertising journalist
assistant publicist
PR and communications officer

You could also continue your studies at postgraduate level or set up a business with help and support from the University

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Observing Society
Becoming A Social Researcher
Contesting Inequality: Sociology Practice
Doing Sociological Research
Work, Employment & Society
Risk Society
Media, Propaganda & Society
Screen Media

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

More details

You can apply through the normal UCAS process if you have not yet submitted any applications at all through UCAS. This option remains open until 30 June.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sociology Media Studies & Mass Media View 545 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

62

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

To do these degrees, you need to apply for the BSc (Hons) Sociology or the BSc Sociology with Foundation Year course. This is because these are 'pathway' degrees.

A levels - BBC-BCC

UCAS points - 104-112 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels
T-levels - Merit

BTECs (Extended Diplomas) - DMM
International Baccalaureate - 24

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17900 GBP / year

≈ 17900 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Additional Details

EU students – £10,300 per year

Living costs

Portsmouth

United Kingdom

710 - 1099 GBP / month

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

Funding

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