Coleraine,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Hons) Sociology in Belfast United Kingdom | Ulster University
Ulster University
|
Belfast United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
15,840
(c. USD21,134.52)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
UU's Sociology program boasts a distinguished history of academic excellence, consistently earning perfect satisfaction scores in the National Student Survey. This field focuses on creating theoretical frameworks to understand modern society's foundations and characteristics, supported by methodically gathered evidence. The program aims to equip students with analytical tools applicable to broader societal contexts and future workplaces. Within our Sociology courses, students examine pressing social challenges in Ireland and globally, gaining insights into post-industrial societies, digital social dynamics, international development, educational systems, labor markets, social conflicts, and cultural diversity. Our curriculum reflects faculty research expertise, offering students exposure to pioneering sociological concepts and practical case analyses. Ulster University's Sociology degrees emphasize rigorous research methodology training, preparing graduates with top-tier investigative competencies for diverse professional pathways.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
A level
The A Level requirement for this course is BCC
Applicants can satisfy the requirement for the third A Level grade by substituting a combination of alternative qualifications recognised by the University.
Applied General Qualifications
BTEC Level 3 RQF National Extended Diploma with profile DMM.
You may also meet the course entry requirements with combinations of different qualifications to the same standard.
Examples of combinations include:
A Levels with BTEC RQF National Extended Certificate
A Level with BTEC Level 3 RQF National Diploma
Note BTEC Level 3 RQF Foundation Diploma, Diploma and Extended Diplomas in Children's Play, Learning and Development are not accepted.
BTEC Level 3 RQF National Extended Certificate in Children's Play, Learning and Development is accepted.
International Baccalaureate
Overall International Baccalaureate profile minimum of 24 points (12 at higher level). Grade 4 in Higher or Subsidiary Level English Language is also required.
Access to Higher Education (HE)
Pass Access Diploma NI (120 credits) with an overall mark of 60%.
Pass Access to HE Diploma (GB) with 12 Distinctions, 30 Merits and 3 Passes.
GCSE
You must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements for admission to a first degree course and hold a GCSE pass in English Language at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent). The Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences will accept Essential Skills Level 2 Communication as equivalent to GCSE English Language.
IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5., TOEFL iBT - 80 with a minimum L - 17 R - 18 S - 20 W - 17, PTE Academic - 55 (with min. of 51 in each part)
The A Level requirement for this course is BCC
Applicants can satisfy the requirement for the third A Level grade by substituting a combination of alternative qualifications recognised by the University.
Applied General Qualifications
BTEC Level 3 RQF National Extended Diploma with profile DMM.
You may also meet the course entry requirements with combinations of different qualifications to the same standard.
Examples of combinations include:
A Levels with BTEC RQF National Extended Certificate
A Level with BTEC Level 3 RQF National Diploma
Note BTEC Level 3 RQF Foundation Diploma, Diploma and Extended Diplomas in Children's Play, Learning and Development are not accepted.
BTEC Level 3 RQF National Extended Certificate in Children's Play, Learning and Development is accepted.
International Baccalaureate
Overall International Baccalaureate profile minimum of 24 points (12 at higher level). Grade 4 in Higher or Subsidiary Level English Language is also required.
Access to Higher Education (HE)
Pass Access Diploma NI (120 credits) with an overall mark of 60%.
Pass Access to HE Diploma (GB) with 12 Distinctions, 30 Merits and 3 Passes.
GCSE
You must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements for admission to a first degree course and hold a GCSE pass in English Language at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent). The Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences will accept Essential Skills Level 2 Communication as equivalent to GCSE English Language.
IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5., TOEFL iBT - 80 with a minimum L - 17 R - 18 S - 20 W - 17, PTE Academic - 55 (with min. of 51 in each part)
Tuition
GBP
15,840