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48% society, ethics and law · 19% free electives
BA (Hons) Sociology
Our classification by 19 module titles, weighted by module count.
A 3-year bachelor's programme, taught in English, in Hatfield.
Study abroad106 of 2374 similar publish this
InternshipWork placement year271 of 2374 similar publish this
Price£10,050–£17,970/ year · 2027/28 · depending on citizenship£10,050/ year · 2027/28 · UK home students ≈ €12,042For you · home students£17,970/ year · 2027/28 · EU/EEA ≈ €21,531For you · EU/EEA£17,970/ year · 2027/28 · non-EU ≈ €21,531For you · non-EU
Next dateNext start
LanguageEnglishRequires IELTS 6.0
Duration3 years
What you will study
19 modules published
Across 3 years of study.
How does study run?
6 lines through 3 years
One line per theme. Hollow stop: the semester isn't stated. Our classification by module titles.
Year 1Year 2Year 3
Specialist subjects
Making Our Modern World
Medicine Matters: Access to Care and Activism
The State in the 21st Century
Everyday ViolenceOur House is on Fire: Humanity and Environmental Crises
Race and Racism
Society, ethics and law
Crime and Culture
Moving Stories: Migration, Society and BelongingReligion, Faith and Society
Applied Sociology: Policy Problems
Making a Difference: Social Justice and Activism
Seeing Sex: Gender and Sexuality through the Global Cultural Lens
Research methods
Doing Sociology: Preparation for Research and Employability
Projects and labs
Sociology in Practice
Thesis
Sociology Dissertation
Free electives
4 options
Year 1 · 3 modules · 4 options
Making Our Modern World
Crime and Culture
Sociology in Practice
4 elective options
Year 2 · 6 modules
Medicine Matters: Access to Care and Activism
Moving Stories: Migration, Society and Belonging
Religion, Faith and Society
Doing Sociology: Preparation for Research and Employability
The State in the 21st Century
Applied Sociology: Policy Problems
Year 3 · 6 modules
Everyday Violence
Our House is on Fire: Humanity and Environmental Crises
Making a Difference: Social Justice and Activism
Sociology Dissertation
Race and Racism
Seeing Sex: Gender and Sexuality through the Global Cultural Lens
How does the focus shift?
Society, ethics and law all the way
Share of modules by theme in each year. Our classification by module titles.
Year 1Year 2Year 3
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
- Specialist subjects
- Society, ethics and law
- Research methods
- Projects and labs
- Thesis
- Free electives
What are all the subjects?
All 19 modules
Year 1 · 7 modules
| Module | Type | UK CATS |
|---|---|---|
| · Semester AB | Core | 30 |
| · Semester AB | Core | 30 |
| · Semester AB | Core | 30 |
| · Semester AB | Optional | 15 |
| · Semester AB | Optional | 30 |
| · Semester AB | Optional | 30 |
| · Semester AB | Optional | 15 |
Source: s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com, checked 31 Oct 2026
Year 2 · 6 modules · all core
| Module | UK CATS |
|---|---|
| · Semester B | 15 |
| · Semester AB | 30 |
| · Semester AB | 30 |
| · Semester A | 15 |
| · Semester A | 15 |
| · Semester B | 15 |
Source: s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com, checked 31 Oct 2026
Year 3 · 6 modules · all core
| Module | UK CATS |
|---|---|
| · Semester AB | 30 |
| · Semester A | 15 |
| · Semester B | 15 |
| · Semester A | 15 |
| · Semester B | 15 |
| · Semester AB | 30 |
Source: s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com, checked 31 Oct 2026
The degree in facts
LevelBachelor · EQF 6, ISCED 6Inferred
QualificationBachelor of Arts · Abbr: BA
Credits·Unknown
Study mode
- ModeFull time
- ModePart time
DeliveryOn campusInferred
CampusCity: Hatfield · Campus: University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
Internship
- Work placement yearOptional: Yes · Available: Yes
Semester abroad
- OptionalYes
- AvailableYes
How it differs
Against similar programmes
Where this programme leans, compared with the same level and field.
What is there more of here?
More projects and labs than 4 of 6 similar
Share of credits by theme. Right: modules counted. Our classification by module titles.
This programmeBA (Hons) Sociology Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire19
- Specialist subjects
- Data and computing
- Business and management
- Society, ethics and law
- Languages and communication
- Research methods
- Projects and labs
- Internship
- Thesis
- Free electives
Is this a typical programme?
Less society, ethics and law than usual
Share here against the average of 6 similar programmes. Our classification by module titles.
More here than typical
Specialist subjects
Less here than typical
Society, ethics and law
Business and management
About the same as typical: projects and labs, thesis, research methods, languages and communication, internship.
Which year differs most?
Year 1 stands out most
The same mix of themes, cut by year of study. Our classification by module titles.
Year 3
More thesis 17% against 8% at most
This programme
- Specialist subjects
- Data and computing
- Society, ethics and law
- Research methods
- Projects and labs
- Internship
- Thesis
- Free electives
Where you'll study
Studying in Hatfield
What is the campus like?
City sizeUnder 100,000 people · our calculation from Wikidata: about 43,090 in 2021
HousingRooms run by the institutionInferred · Room guaranteed in the first year
RankingPostgraduate Taught Experience Survey, student satisfaction 2025: top 10, national
FacilitiesGym (College Lane Campus), Gym (de Havilland Campus), Library (de Havilland Campus)Inferred, Laboratories, Sports fields, Studios
FoodCafeteria (College Lane Campus), Cafeteria (de Havilland Campus)
SupportHealth service (College Lane Campus), Career service, Counselling, Disability support, Student clubs, Student union, Transport
The rest of what we hold on Hertfordshire is on its page.
What it costs
At least £17,970 for the first year · EU/EEA
What does the first year cost?
≥ £17,970 first year · 2027/28 · EU/EEA · our sum
Tuition 2027/28£17,970
?Not published: application fee and living costs
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For you · home students
≥ £10,050 first year · 2027/28 · home students · our sum
Tuition 2027/28£10,050
?Not published: application fee and living costs
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For you · EU/EEA
≥ £17,970 first year · 2027/28 · EU/EEA · our sum
Tuition 2027/28£17,970
?Not published: application fee and living costs
Add your own figures Not published. Only you see these, nothing is saved.
For you · non-EU
≥ £17,970 first year · 2027/28 · non-EU · our sum
Tuition 2027/28£17,970
?Not published: application fee, visa fee, insurance and living costs
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Every fee as the institution publishes it (12)
| Fee | Who pays it | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EU citizens | 2026/27 | £17,450 / year ≈ €20,908 |
| Tuition | International students | 2026/27 | £17,450 / year ≈ €20,908 |
| Tuition | UK home students | 2026/27 | £9,790 / year ≈ €11,730 |
| Tuition | UK home students | 2027/28 | £10,050 / year ≈ €12,042 |
| Tuition | EU citizens | 2027/28 | £17,970 / year ≈ €21,531 |
| Tuition | International students | 2027/28 | £17,970 / year ≈ €21,531 |
| Tuition | UK home students | 2026/27 | £1,222 Per 15 credits ≈ €1,464 |
| Tuition | EU citizens | 2026/27 | £2,180 Per 15 credits ≈ €2,612 |
| Tuition | International students | 2026/27 | £2,180 Per 15 credits ≈ €2,612 |
| Tuition | UK home students | 2027/28 | £1,225 Per 15 credits ≈ €1,468 |
| Tuition | EU citizens | 2027/28 | £2,246 Per 15 credits ≈ €2,691 |
| Tuition | International students | 2027/28 | £2,246 Per 15 credits ≈ €2,691 |
What changes the price?
4 things that move it
×1.8
home students£10,050
EU/EEA£17,970
non-EU£17,970
Your passport changes the rate.
Grant
Sport Scholarship Scheme
−£4,000
Chancellor's International Scholarship
−£4,000
Super Early Bird Payment Scholarship
Is that expensive?
A typical price
Among 15 similar programmes, in euros / year
This programme €21,531
Costs more than 4 of 14 similar programmes. Half of them cost between €17,036 and €27,300.
Same level, field and language. Years differ; euros are approximate (ECB).
All 15, cheapest first
And the whole degree?
≈ £53,910
Tuition only.
Year 1Year 2Year 3
At today's rate. Later years may cost more. Every Program estimate
How to start
Next: 20 Sep 2027
Dates that differ by citizenship are marked for your group.
When does it happen?
Next upProgramme starts
ThenProgramme starts
ThenProgramme starts
Every date (5 dates)
Sep 2027
- Programme starts
- Programme starts
- Programme starts
- Programme starts
Sep 2028
- Programme starts
Is my language good enough?
English requirement6.0 IELTS overall
What are the steps?
- 1Check you qualifyText: A BA (Hons) Sociology and Psychology degree is also available, giving you an opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of key areas and research skills in both disciplines.
+6 more
- Text: Flexible study: At Herts, we offer a flexible programme which allows you to personalise your degree. Alongside your study of sociology, you can replace 25% of your modules each year with another subject: linguistics, literature, history, film, media, journalism or a modern language.
- Text: Graduate with invaluable work experience alongside your degree and stand out from the crowd.
- Text: If you are interested in combining sociology with psychology, you may also want to explore our joint degree in sociology and psychology.
- Text: Throughout this sociology degree, you’ll benefit from a combination of theoretical and practical experience.
- Btec: DMM · Offer: 104 · A level: BCC · 2027/28 · Qualification: UCAS points
- Offer: A Level | BTEC | Accepted T Levels | Access Course Tariff | IB requirement · 2027/28 · Qualification: UCAS points
- 2Prove your languageIELTS 6.0 · Language: English · Min component: 5.5
- 3Admission tests·Unknown
- 4How they chooseKind: International eligibility · Open to international and eu: Yes
- 5Where you applyRoute: Direct international · International students
+2 more
- Route: Direct · System: University of Hertfordshire online application
- Route: Ucas · UCAS code: L300 · Institution code: H36
- 6Documents·Unknown
- 7Deadline·Unknown
- 8StartDate: 20 Sep 2027 · Mode: Full time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2027 · End date: 31 May 2028
+4 more
- Date: 21 Sep 2027 · Mode: Full time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2027 · End date: 31 May 2028
- Date: 22 Sep 2027 · Mode: Full time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2027 · End date: 31 May 2028
- Date: 22 Sep 2027 · Mode: Part time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2027 · End date: 31 May 2028
- Date: 21 Sep 2028 · Mode: Full time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2028 · End date: 31 May 2029
What else to look at
Other options
How do the alternatives compare?
5 of 6 similar publish a price
Similar: same level, field and language, United Kingdom
The first two matches side by side with this programme, then 4 more.
| This programmeBA (Hons) Sociology Hertfordshire | SimilarCriminology and Criminal Psychology, BSc Hons Greenwich | SimilarBSc (Hons) Psychology with Criminal Investigation West London | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £17,970 / year · 2027/28 | £17,975 / year · 2026/27 | £17,250 / year · 2027/28 |
| Duration | 3 years | 3 years | 3 years |
| Language | English | English | English |
| Next date | 20 Sep 2027 | Not published | Not published |
0 of 6 publish a next date.
PortsmouthUnited Kingdom
Sociology with Psychology BSc (Hons)
£10,050–£18,800 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €12,042–€22,526£10,050 / year · 2027/28 · for you (UK home students) ≈ €12,042£12,300 / year · 2027/28 · for you (EU/EEA) ≈ €14,738£18,800 / year · 2027/28 · for you (non-EU) ≈ €22,526
44% society, ethics and law · 31% free electives
PortsmouthUnited Kingdom
Politics and Sociology BA (Hons)
£10,050–£18,800 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €12,042–€22,526£10,050 / year · 2027/28 · for you (UK home students) ≈ €12,042£12,300 / year · 2027/28 · for you (EU/EEA) ≈ €14,738£18,800 / year · 2027/28 · for you (non-EU) ≈ €22,526
50% society, ethics and law · 19% free electives
PortsmouthUnited Kingdom
Politics BA (Hons)
£10,050–£18,800 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €12,042–€22,526£10,050 / year · 2027/28 · for you (UK home students) ≈ €12,042£12,300 / year · 2027/28 · for you (EU/EEA) ≈ €14,738£18,800 / year · 2027/28 · for you (non-EU) ≈ €22,526
40% society, ethics and law · 30% free electives
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The short version
The programme, from the facts
BA (Hons) Sociology is a bachelor's programme in social sciences and psychology at University of Hertfordshire in Hatfield, United Kingdom. It takes 3 years. Teaching is in English.
The institution publishes 19 modules, of which 4 are optional. By our classification of module titles, the largest themes are society, ethics and law (37%), free electives (11%) and projects and labs (11%).
It includes an internship and a semester abroad.
How much does BA (Hons) Sociology cost?
£17,970 / year · 2027/28 · EU/EEA; prices differ by citizenship (UK home students: £10,050; EU citizens: £17,970; International students: £17,970). In euros that is ≈ €21,531.
When is the next deadline or start?
20 Sep 2027 (Next start).
What language is it taught in?
English (Requires IELTS 6.0).
How long does it take?
3 years.
Where is it?
University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, United Kingdom.
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Everything we hold
All 17 fields we hold
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Dates · 1 with values
StartDate: 20 Sep 2027 · Mode: Full time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2027 · End date: 31 May 2028Date: 21 Sep 2027 · Mode: Full time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2027 · End date: 31 May 2028Date: 22 Sep 2027 · Mode: Full time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2027 · End date: 31 May 2028Date: 22 Sep 2027 · Mode: Part time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2027 · End date: 31 May 2028Date: 21 Sep 2028 · Mode: Full time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2028 · End date: 31 May 2029
Admission · 4 with values
How to applyRoute: Direct international · International studentsRoute: Direct · System: University of Hertfordshire online applicationRoute: Ucas · UCAS code: L300 · Institution code: H36
Language requirementIELTS 6.0 · Language: English · Min component: 5.5
Prior educationText: A BA (Hons) Sociology and Psychology degree is also available, giving you an opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of key areas and research skills in both disciplines.Text: Flexible study: At Herts, we offer a flexible programme which allows you to personalise your degree. Alongside your study of sociology, you can replace 25% of your modules each year with another subject: linguistics, literature, history, film, media, journalism or a modern language.Text: Graduate with invaluable work experience alongside your degree and stand out from the crowd.Text: If you are interested in combining sociology with psychology, you may also want to explore our joint degree in sociology and psychology.Text: Throughout this sociology degree, you’ll benefit from a combination of theoretical and practical experience.Btec: DMM · Offer: 104 · A level: BCC · 2027/28 · Qualification: UCAS pointsOffer: A Level | BTEC | Accepted T Levels | Access Course Tariff | IB requirement · 2027/28 · Qualification: UCAS points
Selection criteriaKind: International eligibility · Open to international and eu: Yes
Programme · 10 with values
CampusCity: Hatfield · Campus: University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
QualificationBachelor of Arts · Abbr: BA
DeliveryOn campusInferred
Duration3 years · Full time6 years · Part time4 years · Sandwich placement
InternshipWork placement year · Optional: Yes · Available: Yes
Language of instructionEnglish
LevelBachelor · EQF 6, ISCED 6Inferred
LocationUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, Hatfield, United Kingdom
Semester abroadOptional: Yes · Available: Yes
Study modeMode: Full time · Full timeMode: Part time · Part timeMode: Full time · Sandwich placement
Institution record: University of Hertfordshire