Program Overview

BASS Sociology and Philosophy

Overview

The BA in Sociology and Philosophy is one of the pathways within the BA Social Sciences degree. It is ideal if you want to keep your options open or study specific topics such as race, class, crime or religion from different perspectives.

This flexible degree lets you study at least three subjects in Year 1, and then in Years 2 and 3 you deepen your understanding of the subjects you feel passionate about.

Key Features

• Study abroad
• Industrial experience

Duration and Year of Entry

• Duration: 3 or 4 years
• Year of entry: 2026

UCAS Course Code and Institution Code

• UCAS course code: LV35
• Institution code: M20

Typical A-level Offer

• ABB, including at least one of the following A-Level subjects (preference will be given to applicants studying two of these subjects):
  • Accounting; Economics; Finance; Business Studies; Development Studies; Government and Politics; Economic and Social History; Mathematics; Anthropology; Sociology; Philosophy; Religious Studies; English Language; English Literature; Geography; Psychology; Classical Civilisation; History; Archaeology; Communication Studies; Environmental Studies; World Development; Biology; Chemistry; Physics; Modern Languages.

International Baccalaureate

• 34 points overall. 6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects

GCSE/IGCSE

• Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education including acceptable levels of Literacy and Numeracy, equivalent to at least Grade 4 or C in GCSE/IGCSE English Language and Mathematics.

English Language Requirements

• All applicants to the University (from the UK and Overseas) are required to show evidence of English Language proficiency.
• The minimum English Language requirement for this course is either:
  • GCSE/iGCSE English Language grade C.
  • IELTS 6.5 overall with no lower than 6 in any component.
  • TOEFL (IBT) 90 overall with minimum of 20 in each subset.
  • iGCSE English (Second Language) grade B
  • An acceptable equivalent qualification.

Fees

• Fees for entry in 2026 have not yet been set. For entry in 2025 the tuition fees were £9,535 per annum for home students, and are expected to increase slightly for 2026 entry.

Scholarships/Sponsorships

• Scholarships and bursaries, including the Manchester Bursary, are available to eligible home/EU students.

Application and Selection

• Apply through UCAS.
• Applications are considered on the basis of an assessment of past and predicted academic achievements, the academic reference and personal statement.

Course Details

• The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.

Year 1

• Year 1 gives you a broad introduction to the social sciences, enabling you to make an informed choice of areas to specialise in for your second and third years.

Year 2

• In Year 2 you begin to specialise. If you specialise in one subject you take 60 to 80 credits in it. If you specialise in two subjects you take 40 credits in each.

Year 3

• In Year 3 you pick your final areas of specialisation. If you specialise in one subject you take 60 to 80 credits in it. If you specialise in two subjects you take 40 credits in each.

Careers

• The University of Manchester has an excellent reputation for employability.
• Our graduates pursue a variety of careers including journalism and media, charities, consultancy, civil service, finance, marketing, social work, teaching, law and postgraduate study.

Disability Support

• Practical support and advice for current students and applicants is available from the Disability Advisory and Support Service. Email: disability@manchester.ac.uk