About Sociology in University of Salford
Do you find yourself questioning and challenging conventional assumptions about the world we live in? Sociology is concerned with understanding social life and our place within it. It helps us understand and tackle difficult questions, such as issues of poverty, immigration, privacy and social unrest, as well as providing insights into our cultural and everyday lives.
Sociologists have for decades been providing answers to difficult government and policy questions, informing industry and challenging inequalities.
This course achieved a 100% overall student satisfaction rate in 2019 (University of Salford analysis of unpublished NSS 2019 data)
You will:
- Be taught by staff who are internationally recognised experts, which ensures their engaging teaching is at the cutting-edge of academic understanding
- Be equipped with the knowledge and skills to succeed in a diverse range of professions
- Gain insight into key theories and approaches to understanding the social world, and transferable skills in areas such as research, information communication technology, critical thinking and advanced problem-solving
Academic qualification equivalents
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS :6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent
University of Salford Highlights
Type of Institution |
Private, Co-ed |
Campus Setting |
Suburban |
Endowment |
4.9 Crores GBP as of 2015 |
Campus Details |
26 University Buildings, Parking, and Accommodations |
Number/Percentage of International Students |
3000+ |
Total number of Professors |
1000+ professors |
Student Satisfaction Rate |
84% |
Graduate Job Rate |
97 % approx. |
International fee |
£12,350 - £15,480 per annum |
Type of Academic Programs |
UG, PG, Ph.D. |
Average Graduate Salary |
£29000 approx |
University of Salford Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
Expenses |
Estimated cost in pounds |
UG fees |
£10200 to £13300 |
PG fees |
£12000 to £19000 |
Accommodation |
£6,000 approx. |
Cost of living |
£7,624 and £9,545 |
English Proficiency Test:
The acceptable English test scores are given below:
Degree |
Score |
Undergraduate - IELTS |
6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each component) |
International Foundation Programme |
4.5 (minimum 4.0 in each component) |
Postgraduate Programme |
6.5 (minimum 5.5 in each component) |