Sociology

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 4 Years Sociology

A-Level Entry

BCC

About this course

Please note: for September 2025 entry there is only Year 1 entry for this course. Please refer to our Public Sociology course (L390) if you are looking for advanced entry onto Year 2 or 3.

Our BSc (Hons) in Sociology is ideal preparation for a wide range of careers in which you can contribute to improving people’s lives.

In sociology, our focus is 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 degree, you will have opportunities to study a broad range of topics including:

  • Examining how, where, when and why social inequalities and divisions arise;

  • Considering ways in which we can challenge, understand and overcome social problems and ethical dilemmas through public policy and social action;

  • Interpreting the relationship between identity, community and society, locally and globally; and

  • Conducting research into real world issues, as well as making concrete recommendations for social change.

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades BCC
    Scottish Higher BBBB
    BTEC MMM

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

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    3416 Arts officers, producers and directors

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    A-Levels

    BBB

    UCAS Points

    120 points

    Avg. Salary

    £20,000

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Edinburgh
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Sociology

    Offered by

    Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

    Edinburgh

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