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Undergraduate BA (Hons)

Sociology
with Quantitative Research

Study a subject that employers respect, and that can make a difference in the world.
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  • UCAS code
    UCAS L3G3
  • Study mode
    Full-time or part-time
  • Duration
    3 years full-time (4 with a year abroad), 6 years part-time (7 with a year abroad)
  • Location
    Canterbury
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Course overview

Our world faces unprecedented challenges, from the climate crisis, to rising inequality; from the automation of people’s jobs by computers and artificial intelligence, to a civil society divided by questions of what is true or false. There has never been a more pressing need for people to understand how society works, how people and groups interact, and how our social structures and institutions affect our everyday lives.

If you want to study a subject that employers respect, and that can make a difference in the world, then Kent Sociology is for you. We offer one the most cutting-edge Sociology programmes in the UK, where you will be taught by world-class experts researching the most pressing issues facing society today.

Adding a quantitative research minor to your programme opens your mind to new ways of thinking. Starting with no assumed statistical knowledge, you graduate with an advanced package of practical quantitative skills alongside subject-specific knowledge in sociological theory and its application to real world issues.  

Everything you need to know about our Sociology course

Entry requirements

The University will consider applications from students offering a wide range of qualifications. Click below to find out more.

Course structure

Sociology at Kent gives you the tools to understand society, social problems, and social change in order to make a positive difference in the world. You'll learn to identify and solve problems, think creatively, and present and write effectively.

How you'll study

Taught by world-leading experts, you'll learn concepts and theories which help you to understand social structures and how they affect daily life from a variety of perspectives. Training in research methods will allow you to collect, understand, analyse and interpret different kinds of data.
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Alexis Johnson graduated with a BA in Sociology in June 2020. She’s now working as a Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant, supporting children through one-to-one interventions.

Read the full interview with Alexis where she talks about her time at Kent.

Your future

95% of our graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduating (Discover Uni).

With recent developments in computing, automation, and artificial intelligence, many of today's jobs will give way to new types of careers and opportunities. This course will develop your critical, analytical, communication and research skills to prepare you for this contemporary, ever-changing world of work, giving you lots of career options when you graduate, and in the years beyond.  

Many of our graduates take their concern with people, society and social justice into their career trajectory and move into roles that allow them to affect real-world impact. Our Sociology graduates are highly sought after and have gone on to enjoy careers in areas as diverse as: 

  • teaching and lecturing (with additional training or further study)
  •  research and policy making
  •  management
  •  media and advertising
  •  Human resources and recruitment
  •  public relations
  •  the Civil Service
  •  the third sector and charities
  •  banking and financial services
  •  local government and community services
  •  consultancy
Essential skills
"the opportunities I had at Kent to take on various leadership positions will be invaluable in the world of work."

Fees and funding

Tuition fees for 2023 entry
  • UK
    £9,250
  • EU
    £13,500
  • International
    £18,000

For details of when and how to pay fees and charges, please see our Student Finance Guide.

For students continuing on this programme, fees will increase year on year by no more than RPI + 3% in each academic year of study except where regulated.* 

Your fee status

The University will assess your fee status as part of the application process. If you are uncertain about your fee status you may wish to seek advice from UKCISA before applying.

Find out more about accommodation and living costs, plus general additional costs that you may pay when studying at Kent.

Kent offers generous financial support schemes to assist eligible undergraduate students during their studies. See our funding page for more details. 

The Kent Scholarship for Academic Excellence

At Kent we recognise, encourage and reward excellence. We have created the Kent Scholarship for Academic Excellence. 

The scholarship will be awarded to any applicant who achieves a minimum of A*AA over three A levels, or the equivalent qualifications (including BTEC and IB) as specified on our scholarships pages.

Scholarships

We have a range of subject-specific awards and scholarships for academic, sporting and musical achievement.

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Next steps

Ready to apply?

If you are from the UK or Ireland, you must apply for this course through UCAS. If you are not from the UK or Ireland, you can apply through UCAS or directly on our website if you have never used UCAS and you do not intend to use UCAS in the future.

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