Program Overview

Introduction to the Sociology Program

The University of Roehampton offers a comprehensive Sociology program designed to equip students with a deep understanding of societal structures, inequalities, and social justice. This program is built around the student, focusing on their future career aspirations and providing a solid foundation for those interested in pursuing a career in sociology or related fields.

Program Details

• Program Title: BSc Sociology
• Duration: 3 years (with an optional foundation year and placement year)
• Entry Requirements:
  • 112-128 UCAS points (or equivalent) for direct entry
  • 64-80 UCAS points (or equivalent) for foundation year entry
  • International Foundation Pathway: 64 UCAS points (or equivalent) and IELTS 5.5
• UCAS Codes:
  • L300 for single honors
  • L101 for foundation year
  • L301 for CertHE
  • L302 for DipHE
• Start Date: September 2026

Modules

The program encompasses a wide range of modules designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of sociology. These include:

• Studying in Social Sciences
• What is Sociology?
• Popular Culture and Society
• Sociology, Activism, and Social Justice
• Identity, Inequalities, and Social Change
• The Sociological Imagination
• Sociology in the City
• Adventures in Research Methods
• Research Project
• Sociology in Practice
• Human Rights in Society
• Optional modules: Digital Lives, Families and Crime, Work Placement

Skills and Learning

• Professional Skillset: The program prioritizes ensuring that graduates possess a professional skillset, including knowledge and skills to understand how people live in society, make a positive impact in local and global communities, and develop research skills.
• Assessment Types: Innovative assessments such as audio walks, board game creation, and poster making, alongside traditional essays and presentations, are used to evaluate student learning.
• Engaging Learning Experience: Interactive, collaborative, and tech-enhanced learning experiences, including off-campus trips and access to external speakers, are integral to the program.

Career Opportunities

Graduates with a Sociology degree are equipped with valuable skills relevant across various industries and sectors. Career paths may include advocacy, campaigning, charitable work, community development, equality and diversity, policy analysis, and social research. The program also lays a solid foundation for further studies in areas like Community Studies, Education, Human Rights, Social Research, and Youth Studies.

Fees and Funding

• Tuition Fees for UK Students:
  • Undergraduate Year 1: Ł9,790
  • Undergraduate Foundation Year: Ł5,914
  • CertHE and DipHE: Ł9,790
• Tuition Fees for International Students:
  • Undergraduate Year 1: Ł17,628
  • Undergraduate Foundation Year and International Foundation Pathway: Ł17,628
  • CertHE and DipHE: Ł17,628
• Financial Support: The university offers various forms of financial support, including scholarships, bursaries, and hardship support.

Academic Team

The program is led by a team of experienced academics with research interests spanning education and equality, yoga and forced migration, science and technology studies, sociology and social policy, human rights, and social inequalities in sport and leisure, among others. This diverse range of expertise ensures that students are exposed to a broad spectrum of sociological perspectives and research areas.