BSc (Hons)Sociology

Study location	United Kingdom, Guildford, Surrey
Type	Bachelor courses, sandwich
Nominal duration	4 years
Study language	English
Awards	BSc (Hons)
Course code	L301

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher) A-level grades ABB. GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C or above (or equivalent). The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL, Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) or other equivalent IELTS: 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each band) TOEFL (IBT): Overall score of 80 or above, with at least 17 in Listening, 17 in Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking CAE: Overall score of 169 or above, with at least 162 in each component

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) should be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	surrey.ac.uk/undergraduate/sociology

Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Career opportunities

Graduates over the last few years entered employment in roles such as:

HM Inspectorate of Prisons – Research Officer
National Centre for Social Research – Freelance Research Assistant
Ipsos Mori – Executive Assistant
Metropolitan Police – Research Analyst
Motortrak – Online Marketing Executive
Senwick – Graduate Trainee

Sociology graduates are found across a wide range of occupational areas, with the skills they acquire useful in many different roles. However, many are attracted to careers that enable them to directly use aspects of their degree studies, applying what they have learned and the skills gained whilst an undergraduate. This centres on an interest in society and the challenges and demands that members of a society face.

Our Sociology degree will prepare you for a wide range of jobs which require the ability to analyse complex issues and reach policy conclusions. Our graduates are in a strong position in the job market because they have good analytical skills, are numerate and communicate well.

The Sociology degree provides you with an excellent basis for entry into careers in personnel management, social services, education, criminal justice, teaching, welfare services, information services, the government, charities and the voluntary sector. About a quarter of our students go into postgraduate training courses and to higher degrees. Undertaking a professional placement will enhance your prospects further, as such experience is of high value to future employers.