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BSc (Hons) Sociology

University of Chester

1 Location : Chester Parkgate Road/Kingsway/Riverside/Queen's Park Campus

Course details

Study mode

Full time

Length

4 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Optional

Foundation year

Compulsory

Study mode

Full time

Length

4 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Optional

Foundation year

Compulsory

Course data summary

Average Earnings

£22,000

15 months after the course for Sociology graduates at University of Chester

Employment

80%

go on to work and/or study

15 months after the course for Sociology graduates at University of Chester

Graduate views

50%

are using what they learnt during their studies in their current work

15 months after the course for Sociology graduates at University of Chester

Student views

84%

The course has developed the knowledge and skills I think I will need for my future.

Final year BSc Sociology students at University of Chester

Student views

81%

Staff value students’ views and opinions about the course.

Final year BSc Sociology students at University of Chester

Student views

80%

Teaching staff have supported my learning well.

Final year BSc Sociology students at University of Chester

What you need to know about the data

  • The data tells you about the experiences of recent students, but your experience may be different.
  • The information can help you to research your options and consider your course choices.
  • Find out more in About our data.

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Sociology.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This is because the course has not yet run or has not been running long enough for this data to be available.

Student Satisfaction

The Student satisfaction score is not available for courses in England because the question is not included in the survey for England.

Read more about this data

The teaching on my course

82%

82% were positive about the teaching on the course.

90%

81%

79%

78%

Data from 55 students (65% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

87%

87% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

88%

89%

90%

87%

84%

Data from 55 students (65% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

83%

83% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

88%

79%

82%

92%

74%

Data from 55 students (65% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

83%

83% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

86%

80%

Data from 55 students (65% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

69%

69% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

71%

69%

Data from 55 students (65% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

86%

86% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

83%

86%

92%

Data from 55 students (65% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

75%

75% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

80%

81%

64%

76%

Data from 55 students (65% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

75% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 55 students (65% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

94% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.

Data from 55 students (65% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

What you need to know about entry data

  • These are the qualifications students had when they were accepted onto this course. This is not a list of qualifications a person needs to have to be accepted onto this course.

Read more about entry data

Qualification types

Data for entrants in 2022-23

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

100 students

Chart labels explained

UCAS Tariff points

Data for entrants in 2022-23

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

80 students

80% of students are still on the course or have completed it

The data displayed is from students over the previous two years.

This may be because the course size is too small. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

After 1 year on the course

Data for entrants in 2020-22

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

10 students.

What you need to know about earnings data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Labour markets change
  • Salaries vary across regions in the UK
  • There are lots of factors that affect graduate earnings.
  • Read more about earnings

Average earnings for all full-time Sociology courses

For graduates from University of Chester

After 15 months

£22,000

Typical range: £18,000 - £24,500

Data from

30 people

(60% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£20,500

Typical range: £17,000 - £24,000

Data from

130 people.


Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£23,500

Typical range: £19,000 - £27,500

Data from

145 people.


Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Sociology graduates in:

After 15 months

£24,000

Typical range: £21,500 - £28,000

Data from

6525 people.

90% of UK-resident Sociology graduates from University of Chester are employed in England.

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£22,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £17,500 - £26,500

Data from

10415 people.

83% of UK-resident Sociology graduates from University of Chester are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£26,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £20,500 - £31,500

Data from

10800 people.

82% of UK-resident Sociology graduates from University of Chester are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

What you need to know about employment data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during Covid-19 pandemic
  • Labour markets vary and change over time
  • Employment and job opportunities vary across regions in the UK
  • Read more about employment

80% of the students go on to work and / or study

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Sociology.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

25 students (55% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Sociology.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

20 students (55% of those who were asked).

35% In highly skilled work

  • 10% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 5% Conservation and environment professionals
  • 5% Welfare Professionals
  • 5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
  • 5% Welfare and housing associate professionals

65% In other work

  • 15% Skilled trades occupations
  • 10% Sales occupations
  • 10% Secretarial and related occupations
  • 10% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
  • 5% Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations

0% In unknown work

  • Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

What you need to know about the data

75% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Sociology over the previous two years.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Data from

40 students (60% of those who were asked)

50% Usefulness

I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.

75% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

50% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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