BSocSc Sociology / Overview

Year of entry: 2027

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Degree awarded: Bachelor of Social Sciences (BSocSc)
Duration: 3 or 4 years
Typical A-level offer: ABB
Typical contextual A-level offer: BBC

Find out more about contextual admissions.
Refugee/care-experienced offer: BBC, 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.

We accept native language A Levels providing they are taken in the same sitting as your other subjects. We will not accept thecombination of Mathematics, Further Mathematics and a native language.

Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken.

Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, these won’t be included in your offer. We will only make offers consisting of three A Levels.

Find out more about contextual admissions.
Typical International Baccalaureate offer: 34 points overall. 6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects

Applicants studying the International Baccalaureate Career Related Programme (IBCP) should contact the admissions team prior to applying so that their academic profile can be considered.; Full entry requirements
How to apply: Apply through UCAS .

Course overview

Study at a UK Top 5 university for Sociology (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026).
Join one of the UK’s largest and most influential groups of sociologists. The University of Manchester has a rich history of sociological research, and our city has been a hotbed for radical thinking for centuries, particularly during the Industrial Revolution.
Be at the forefront of understanding how social movements and protests impact cultural policies as our research spans historic protest movements, such as the Suffragettes in Great Britain, right up to the present day.
Gain a versatile skill set at the UK’s most employable university. This course prepares you for diverse career paths, making you stand out in the job market.
Expand your horizons with a year studying abroad at one of our partner institutions across 30 countries or gain practical experience through a professional placement
Enhance your employability with a paid internship through Manchester's Q-Step programme.
Graduate from the most targeted university by top UK employers (High Fliers, The Graduate Market Report 2026).

Study Sociology at The University of Manchester

Open days

Join us on campus to learn more about your course, grab a chat with current students and academics, and explore our campus with its fantastic facilities.

It’s an invaluable opportunity to explore, discover, and enjoy some of the vibes that attract so many students to Manchester.

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Fees

Fees for entry in 2027 have not yet been set. For entry in 2026 the tuition fees were £9,790 per annum for home students, and are expected to increase slightly for 2027 entry.

Policy on additional costs

All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme. Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application. Further information can be found in the University's Policy on additional costs incurred by students on undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes (PDF document, 91KB).

Scholarships/sponsorships

We know that student finance can be complicated. The links below provide further information to help guide you.

Learn more about student finance options for UK students.

Learn more about fees and finance for international students.

As an international student you may be eligible for our Global Futures Scholarships . This is open to students starting their studies in September 2026.

Contact details

School/Faculty: School of Social Sciences
Contact name: Social Sciences Undergraduate Admissions
Telephone: +44 (0) 161 306 0100
Email: socialsciences@manchester.ac.uk
Website: https://www.humanities.manchester.ac.uk/sociology/
School/Faculty overview: See: School Subjects

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