Program Overview

Introduction to BSc (Hons) Sociology

The BSc (Hons) Sociology program at Manchester Metropolitan University is designed for students interested in understanding how socialization has enabled human beings to become the complex and intelligent species we are today. This course aims to identify and understand how to make the world a better place by exploring issues such as poverty, inequality, crime, and corruption.

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Sociology program is a three-year full-time course that provides students with a comprehensive understanding of sociological concepts, theories, and research methods. The course is supported by innovative teaching methods, particularly interactive learning, and students will develop a range of transferable skills that will prove valuable for a wide range of graduate careers.

Features and Benefits

• Winner of the 2025 Student Union Teaching Awards 'Department of the Year'
• Winner of the Employer and Community Partnerships award at the inaugural AGCAS Academic Employability awards
• Taught by staff who are experts in their fields and use their research expertise and publications to inform cutting-edge teaching
• Part of a vibrant academic community that critically debates live social issues
• Opportunities for study and learning inside and outside the classroom, including visits, field trips, and study exchanges
• Practical knowledge and experience through volunteering and research opportunities with residential and professional communities

Course Structure

The course is divided into three years, with increasing flexibility to pursue specific sociological interests through a range of option modules.

Year 1

In the first year, students will analyze a range of sociological perspectives on modern society, alongside methods for understanding the changes modern society is undergoing. Core modules include:

• Crime and Society
• Working with Data and Evidence
• Criminology and Sociology in Action
• Global Social Justice

Year 2

In the second year, students will further develop their social research skills and address a range of sociological theories. Core modules include:

• Decoding Society
• Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods
• Criminology and Sociology in Practice Option modules include:
• Crimes of the Powerful: States, Corporations, and Organised Crime
• Youth in Crisis? Young People, Crime and Justice
• Intimate Relationships and Personal Life
• Global Turning Points
• Exploring Violence and Social Harms
• Drug Markets, Policy and the Public Good

Year 3

In the third year, students will have the opportunity to select a specialism in Justice Studies, Quantitative Methods, or Global Youth Justice, or continue with core BSc (Hons) Sociology. Core modules include:

• Futures in Sociology
• Independent Sociological Research Project Option modules include:
• Independent Youth Justice Project
• Global Youth (In)Justice
• Applied Quantitative Project
• Becoming a Quantitative Researcher
• The Justice Portfolio
• Crime, Power, and Justice
• Body, Sexuality and Culture
• Criminal Justice Today
• Space, Place And Crime
• Qualitative Research Methods in Action
• Delivering Justice for Women
• Class Conflict: Capitalism, Inequality And Resistance
• Global Drug Studies
• Digital Culture, Media and Society
• The Politics of Imprisonment

Entry Requirements

The typical entry requirements for the BSc (Hons) Sociology program are:

• 104-112 UCAS tariff points
• IELTS score of 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5
• Level 3 qualifications, such as GCE A levels, Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma, or Access to HE Diploma
• GCSE grade C/4 in English Language and Mathematics

Fees and Funding

Tuition fees for the 2026/27 academic year are still being finalized. However, information on 2025/26 standard undergraduate fees for UK/Channel Islands and EU/Non-EU international students is available.

Careers Support and Prospects

The BSc (Hons) Sociology program provides students with a range of skills and knowledge that are valuable for a wide range of graduate careers. The university's Careers Service offers support and guidance to help students prepare for further study or working life. Graduates have gone on to work in fields such as probation, housing, local or national government, and research, as well as pursuing further study and professional training.