Sociology and English

University of DerbyDerby (Kedleston Road), United Kingdom

Course overview

• 3rd for learning opportunities - English Studies, National Student Survey 2025 • Top 5 for student satisfaction - English, Complete University Guide 2026 • Top 10 for graduate prospects - English, Complete University Guide 2026 • Top 25 for Sociology and Social Policy - The Guardian University Guide 2026 • You want to study two subjects you’re passionate about • You’ve got a specific career in mind and want to create a tailored degree to prepare you for the future

Key highlights

3rd for learning opportunities in English Studies, National Student Survey 2025
Top 5 for English student satisfaction, Complete University Guide 2026
Top 10 for English graduate prospects, Complete University Guide 2026
Top 25 for Sociology and Social Policy, Guardian University Guide 2026
Combine two subjects to build a degree tailored to career goals

Entry requirements

UCAS tariff points: 112 — Requirement: What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC (At least a grade C in English or related subject (or equivalent qualification) T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Ma…
A-level: BBC — …What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC (At least a grade C in English or related subject (or equivalent qualification) T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English…
T-level: Merit — …least a grade C in English or related subject (or equivalent qualification) T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diplom…
BTEC: DMM — …in English or related subject (or equivalent qualification) T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credi…
GCSE: 4/C — to include Mathematics, English
Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass; with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum

Scholarships

Full Payment Discount
If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.
Up to £1,000
Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Talented Athlete Award
Please contact the provider.
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000
Up to £2,000

Careers this course leads to

Social researcher
Secondary school teacher
Journalist
Policy officer
Editorial assistant
Community development worker

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £17,500 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 Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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