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Course Overview - Sociology

Discover what makes society tick, what the glue that holds it together is and the threats that could rip it apart; sociology is rapidly becoming more relevant in our contemporary world.

Why study BA (Hons) Sociology at BU?


• It’s great for employability! 90% of our students are in work or further study within fifteen months after graduating



• You’ll have opportunities to study abroad with university funding and undertake work placements as part of your degree



• You’ll explore global perspe...

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Course Information

1 Clearing option available

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Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

2026-09-21

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Talbot Campus
Fern Barrow
Poole
BH12 5BB

Application Details

Course Code

18J3

Institution Code

B50

Points of Entry

Year 1, Year 2, Year 3

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

104

120

104 - 120 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM.

Scottish Higher

104

120

104 - 120 tariff points from Scottish Highers

Access to HE Diploma

104

120

102 - 118 tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

104

120

28 - 31 points

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

104

120

This course requires Distinction, Merit, Merit (112 tariff points).

GCSE/National 4/National 5

104

120

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

104

120

104 tariff points (Grade D*D)

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma

104

120

112 tariff points (Grade DMM)

Scottish Advanced Higher

104

120

104 - 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers.

Extended Project

104

120

Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by 2 A-levels or equivalent

Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)

104

120

Accepted as part of the overall tariff.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

104

120

We accept this qualification as part of the overall UCAS tariff.

OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma

104

120

Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.

Pearson BTEC 90-Credit Diploma (QCF)

104

120

We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

104

120

We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff

OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma

104

120

Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.

T Level

104

120

Merit (120 UCAS tariff points)

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

104

120

Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.

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