Program Overview

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Sociology with Media Studies BSc (Hons)

Overview

Explore what drives social trends and how the media shapes our society on this Sociology with Media Studies degree course.

Key Information

UCAS Code:

L300, L302

Typical Offer:

104-112 UCAS points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent

Study Mode and Duration:

• 3 years full-time
• 4 years sandwich with work placement
• 4 years with foundation year
• 5 years sandwich with foundation year and work placement

Start Date:

• September 2025

Course Information

Overview

The media plays a big part in shaping society. If you want to explore what drives social trends and how the media shapes our society, this course is for you.

You’ll explore pressing contemporary social issues and get an understanding of specialist areas of sociological study, while developing the knowledge and skills to expertly dissect the media.

When you complete this course you'll also be primed for a career in anything from health and social care to the creative industries.

Course Highlights

• Develop a critical understanding of the world we live in: learn how our lives relate to each other's and intersect with wider social structures and institutions
• Learn about the present, past and possible futures of media around the world
• Focus on specialist areas, such as food, happiness and violence
• Be taught by specialist staff who are undertaking research, ensuring you keep abreast of the latest developments in the field
• Do research that connects your studies to what's happening now in society
• Hone your ability to research, analyse, and communicate complex data and ideas
• Opt to do a foundation year with ICP to get uni-ready ahead of this course, then take up a guaranteed place on this full Bachelor's degree when you successfully finish your foundation year

Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements (September 2025 start)

• BSc (Hons) Foundation year
• Typical offers for BSc (Hons) Sociology:
  • A levels - BBC-BCC
  • UCAS points - 104-112 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent
  • T-levels - Merit
  • BTECs (Extended Diplomas) - DMM
  • International Baccalaureate - 25
• English language requirements:
  • English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.

Careers and Opportunities

What can you do with a Sociology degree?

You'll have the knowledge and skills to pursue a career or further training in areas such as:

• teaching and lecturing
• research
• health and social care
• advertising
• marketing and media
• local government
• community development
• careers advice
• teaching
• charity work
• human resources and recruitment
• business administration and personnel management
• media research
• public relations and marketing
• journalism
• publishing
• new media development

What jobs can you do with a Sociology degree?

Some of our alumni have gone on to work for big names such as the BBC, Warner Bros and Universal Pictures International. Roles our graduates have taken on include:

• production manager
• sound and vision engineer
• film/video producer
• advertising journalist
• assistant publicist
• PR and communications officer

Modules

Core Modules

• Developing Your Sociological Imagination - 40 credits
• Observing Society - 20 credits
• Research Design and Analysis - 20 credits
• Social Inequalities - 20 credits
• Theorising Social Life - 20 credits

Optional Modules

• Media, Culture and National Identity - 20 credits
• Screen Media - 20 credits
• Engaged Citizenship in Humanities and Social Sciences - 20 credits
• Media Networks: Exploring Digital Culture - 20 credits
• Professional Experience - 20 credits
• Social Issues in the Media - 20 credits

Teaching

Teaching methods on this course include:

• lectures
• seminars
• tutorials
• workshops
• practical performance sessions
• simulation

How you'll spend your time

We recommend you spend at least 35 hours a week studying for your Sociology degree. In your first year, you’ll be in timetabled teaching activities such as lectures, seminars and workshops for about 11 hours a week.

Supporting you

The amount of timetabled teaching you'll get on your degree might be less than what you're used to at school or college, but you'll also get support via video, phone and face-to-face from teaching and support staff to enhance your learning experience and help you succeed.

Course Costs and Funding

Tuition Fees (September 2025 start)

• BSc (Hons) - £9,535 per year (may be subject to annual increase)
• BSc (Hons) Foundation year - £5,760 per year (may be subject to annual increase)

Additional Course Costs

• Accommodation and living costs
• Recommended reading
• General costs
• Final year project
• Work or study placement abroad
• Placement year and study abroad tuition fees

Apply

You need to choose BSc (Hons) Sociology or BSc (Hons) Sociology with Foundation Year when you apply for these courses, because they are ‘pathway’ courses. This is where you study Sociology in depth and add Media Studies as a complementary subject later. You’ll then graduate with a BSc (Hons) Sociology with Media Studies degree when you complete the course.

To start BSc (Hons) Sociology with Media Studies in 2025, apply through UCAS. You'll need:

• the UCAS course code – L300
• our institution code – P80

Apply now through UCAS

If you'd prefer to apply directly, use our online application form.

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• Tour our campus, facilities and halls of residence
• Speak with lecturers and chat with our students
• Get information about where to live, how to fund your studies and which clubs and societies to join

If you're new to the application process, read our guide on applying for an undergraduate course.