Study Sociology in the UK

Where should I study Sociology in the UK?

There are Sociology programmes offered at public and private universities and colleges throughout the UK. At SI-UK we understand that choosing the right place to study at a UK university is a very difficult decision. That is why our highly experienced counsellors at SI-UK have regular training and updates from UK universities and colleges and can help you find the right course at the right UK university. Please contact us for more information and come to our office or talk to us online about which university we recommend for you. Our multilingual counsellors will be happy to assist you in a wide spectrum of languages such as Arabic, Japanese, Hindi, Spanish, Russian and Mandarin/Cantonese.

What qualifications do I need to study Sociology in the UK?

A course in Sociology in the UK may combine the study of Accounting, Economics, Finance, Marketing and/or Organisational Behaviour.

Postgraduate: Completed Undergraduate Course (work experience is sometimes required)

Undergraduate: Completed High School (13 years of education)

If you have only 12 years of education or a low GPA you may need a Foundation Course.

Why study Sociology at a UK University?

There are numerous very good reasons for choosing to study Sociology at a UK university rather than elsewhere in the world:

Studying Sociology at a UK university will give you access to the best quality education available, with UK universities consistently ranking in the world top 100.
Students can complete a Bachelors degree in three years (compared to four years in the US) and a Masters degree in one year (compared to two years in the US).

Sociology is the scientific study of society and how individuals are organized and interact within it. Areas covered in Sociology range from the study of individuals to the analysis of global social interaction. Sociology is considered a branch of the social sciences.

Who Uses Sociology?

Here is some careers information relating to what Sociology graduates can do after they graduate.

At Kent Sociology can be studied with a variety of other subjects. The destination statistics below reflect all types of combinations available.

SOCIOLOGY – ALL UK GRADUATES

This is what, in the broadest terms, Sociology students do immediately after they graduate, based on University of Kent data collected between 2004 and 2007.

Employment 71%
Further study 16%
Not available 8.5%
Seeking employment 4.5%

OCCUPATIONS OF UK SOCIOLOGY GRADUATES

Here are the occupational groups in which Sociology graduates nationally first gain employment, based on recent data.

Clerical & Secretarial
Management & Administration
Associate Professional & Technical Occupations
Personal Services
Sales
Professional Occupations

SKILLS DEVELOPED STUDYING SOCIOLOGY

Here are some examples of the transferable skills developed as a result of studying Sociology. They are not limited to your academic study and can be applied to other contexts. Employers' job vacancy details often refer to them when they advertise the positions available. They can also be used on the skills sections of your CV to demonstrate the broad range of qualities you have to offer.