About Sociology Bsc (hons) in University of Portsmouth
Are you interested in how the world around us affects groups and individuals, and produces social inequality? Would you like to use your degree to have a positive impact on society?
On this BSc (Hons) Sociology degree course, you'll study classical and contemporary social theory. You’ll explore pressing contemporary social issues and get an understanding of specialist areas of sociological study such as food, happiness, violence, sport, social class, gender and race.
You'll develop transferable analytical, communication and critical thinking skills you can apply in all aspects of your life and career.
After year 2, you'll have the opportunity to experience another culture or gain valuable work experience by spending a year studying abroad or doing a placement year. You can also earn credits towards your degree for work, volunteer and research placements you do alongside your study.
The course prepares you for a variety of people-focused careers, from health and social care to teaching and research. You can also do further training or study after your degree.
Careers and opportunities
When you complete this BSc (Hons) Sociology degree course, our Careers and Employability team will work with you to help you kick-start your career.
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
Our Careers and Employability team will support you for up to 5 years after you leave the University.
Academic qualification equivalents
- If you have an average of 75% or above in the 12 Standard (State Board) examinations or 70% in the Central Board, we'll consider you for admission onto an undergraduate course such as a Bachelor's degree. You must have studied relevant subjects and achieved strong grades.
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS: A minimum of IELTS band 6.0, with no component below 5.5.
- TOEFL iBT: For most of our Bachelor's degrees, you need a score of 79 with a minimum of:18 in Reading 17 in Listening 20 in Speaking 17 in Writing Some courses, especially those with a high level of discussion and writing, require higher scores. You can see course-specific details on the individual course pages.
- PTE: 54 points, with a minimum of 51 in each component.
University of Portsmouth Highlights
| Type of Institution |
Public |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Endowment |
9.9 Lakhs GBP |
| Number of Campuses |
2 - Langstone Campus and University Quarter |
| Percentage of International Students |
26% |
| Total number of Professors |
1,126 academic and Research staff |
| Student Satisfaction Rate |
Secured 88% Student Satisfaction |
| Graduate Job Rate |
97.5% |
| International fee |
£11,250 per annum |
| Type of Academic Programs |
UG, PG, Ph.D., research and Pathway Courses |
| Mode of Program |
Full time |
| Average Graduate Salary |
£13,900 - £15,900 a year |
University of Portsmouth Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
| Expenses |
Estimated cost in pounds |
| Undergraduate Fee |
£13,900 – £15,900 approx |
| Postgraduate Fee |
£13,900 – £15,900 approx |
| Accommodation |
£5000 approx |
| Cost of living |
£7000 - £10,000 approx |
| Placement year fee |
£2400 |
