Sociology BSc(Hons): Entry requirements

Typical offer

Points:

• Single honours: 260
• Joint honours: 240–360 depending on combination

Units: To include two A-levels or equivalent

Subjects:

• General Studies accepted when one of three A-levels or equivalent.
• Key Skills points not accepted in tariff.
• Plus GCSE: Mathematics and English Language and Literature (grade A–C preferred). Key Skills Level 2/3 may be used in lieu of poor GCSEs, depending on combination.

Further requirements for specific combinations

• Business: 280 points, with at least 180 points from two A-levels or equivalent; five GCSE subjects including (grade A–C required). General Studies and Native Languages accepted at grade B when one of three A-levels or equivalent.
• Criminology: GCSE Mathematics, English Language and Science (grade A–C required).
• Drama: refer to Drama entry requirements.
• Economics (Applied): GCSE Mathematics and English (grade A–C required).
• English Language and Communication: 80 points at A-level in English Language or a related subject. GCSE English (grade A–C required).
• English Literature: 80 points at A-level in English Literature / Language or related subject. GCSE English (grade A–C required).
• Human Geography: Geography A-level is not mandatory; qualifications need to be in appropriate subjects.
• Journalism: refer to Journalism entry requirements.
• Law: 280 points, with at least 180 points from two A-levels or equivalent; five GCSE subjects including Maths and English (grade A–C required). General Studies and Native Languages accepted at grade B when one of three A-levels or equivalent.
• Media and Cultural Studies: students taking Media Studies A-level must achieve grade C or above.
• Psychology: GCSE Mathematics and English (grade A–C required); students taking Psychology A-level must achieve grade C or above.

Other entry routes 

We will consider a range of alternative qualifications or experience that are equivalent to the typical offer. Applications from international students with equivalent qualifications are welcome. Please contact us for details.

All non-UK applicants must meet our English language requirements. For this course it is Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall, with special conditions in all elements. Please make sure you read our full guidance about English language requirements, which includes details of other qualifications we'll consider.

Applicants who do not meet the English language requirements may be eligible to join our pre-sessional English language course.

Applicants from one of the recognised Majority English Speaking Countries (MESCs) do not need to meet these requirements.