University of Kent

Sociology - BSc (Hons)

University of KentCanterbury, United Kingdom

Course overview

Sociology at Kent gives you the tools to understand how societies, communities and organisations work, and how they can change. You explore some of the most pressing issues of our time - from inequality and discrimination to the impacts of digital technologies and global migration - through a contemporary and critical lens. You will learn to think differently, question assumptions, and make sense of the social structures shaping everyday life.

You’re taught by sociologists with international reputations, including leaders in political sociology, environmental activism, digital society and sociological theory. You also develop hands-on research skills that are valued by employers. You’ll tackle statistical analysis, data collection, and digital research methods.

This course offers exciting opportunities including international study, an optional year in industry, and a unique choice in your final year: complete an academic dissertation, a creative project, or a real-world research brief for an external organisation. Kent Sociology is ranked 3rd in the UK for research quality (REF 2021), and we’ve created a course designed to be critical, rigorous and ready for the world beyond university.

Key highlights

  • Explore inequality, discrimination, digital technologies and global migration critically
  • Taught by experts in political sociology, digital society and theory
  • Hands-on training in statistical analysis, data collection and digital methods
  • Optional year in industry and international study opportunities
  • Final-year choice of dissertation, creative project or external research brief
  • Ranked 3rd in the UK for research quality (REF 2021)

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 104-120 — Typical offer 104-120 UCAS points A level BBB Contextual offer: BCC Contextual offers consider personal circumstances as well as academic grades.
  • A-level: BBB — Typical offer 104-120 UCAS points A level BBB Contextual offer: BCC Contextual offers consider personal circumstances as well as academic grades.
  • A-level: BCC — contextual offer
  • BTEC: DDM — BTEC DDM Contextual offer: DMM Contextual offers consider personal circumstances as well as academic grades.
  • BTEC: DMM — contextual offer
  • UCAS tariff points: 120 — IB 120 tariff points - typically H5, H6, H6 or equivalent View all requirements

Scholarships

  • Kent Ambition to Succeed Scholarship

    Scholarship holders can expect to receive between £500-£2,000 for each year of study (pro-rata for part-time students), subject to satisfactory academic progress.

  • Kent International Scholarship for Undergraduates

    Scholarship value - £5,000

    Up to £5,000

  • KMMS Christopher and Henry Oldfield Academic Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9, 790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Christopher and Henry Oldfield Support Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9,790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Kingsman Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9,790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Widening Participation Scholarship

    £1,500 maintenance per annum for a maximum of 5 years.

    Up to £1,500

  • Music Performance Scholarship

    £1,000 awarded each year to talented instrumentalists and singers studying for any degree at the University of Kent.

    Up to £1,000

  • Sanctuary Scholarships

    Tuition fees waived for the duration of your programme of study, or until you are able to access other Student Finance funding.

Careers this course leads to

  • Social researcher
  • Policy officer
  • Data analyst
  • Community development worker
  • Charity project officer
  • Market research analyst

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £19,300 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Kent, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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