Entry requirements
As we are one of the top departments in the country our entry requirements reflect the strong competition for places. There are two routes of entry into the Department; conventional entry through UCAS applications, and the mature student entry.
Conventional entry route
Entry requirements are as follows:
| Course | Entry requirements | Online Prospectus |
|---|---|---|
| Sociology | 3 A levels at grades ABB | Other acceptable qualifications |
| Social Policy and Sociology | 3 A levels at grades ABB | Other acceptable qualifications |
| Business Management and Social Policy | 3 A levels at grades ABB (B in GCSE Maths) | Other acceptable qualifications |
| English Language and Sociology | 3 A levels at grades ABB | Other acceptable qualifications |
| History and Sociology | 3 A levels at grades AAB (Grade A in History) | Other acceptable qualifications |
| Politics and Sociology | 3 A levels at grades ABB (to include Politics) | Other acceptable qualifications |
| Social Policy and Criminology | 3 A levels at grades ABB | Other acceptable qualifications |
| Sociology and Business Management | 3 A levels at grades ABB (B in GCSE Maths) | Other acceptable qualifications |
Access entry route
60 Credits overall with 45 at level 3 (30 at Merit or above and 15 at Distinction)
Mature student entry route
Applications from mature candidates are encouraged and we try to tailor our admissions procedures to meet the individual circumstances of each applicant. Due to the nature of our discipline approximately on third of all students admitted to the Department are over 21. We ensure we always keep a quota of places available for mature students.
For more information on mature students, please see the following University web pages: