BSc (Hons) Sociology and Social Policy Bachelor's degree at Cardiff Metropolitan University
BSc (Hons) Sociology and Social Policy at CMU. You'll engage with core sociological theory alongside research methods and applied practice, giving you the tools to examine real-world social issues.
About this course
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BSc (Hons) Sociology and Social Policy is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at CMU, based in Llandaff Campus. It is studied part-time; duration varies by route.
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Sociology & Social Sciences, see the sections below.
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year One (Level 4) 6 modules
- Introduction to Social Science20 credits
- Individuals, Institutions and Society20 credits
- Academic and Employability Skills20 credits
- People, Place and Power20 credits
- Poverty and Justice20 credits
- Conflict, Change and Difference20 credits
Year Two (Level 5) 6 modules
- Work-based Learning20 credits
- Land, Food and Justice20 credits
- Stigma, Difference and Exclusion20 credits
- Social Research Methods20 credits
- Race, Ethnicity and Power20 credits
- Gender, Sexuality and Inequality20 credits
Year Three (Level 6) 5 modules
- Research and Employability20 credits
- Applied Entrepreneurial Skills20 credits
- Work, Welfare and Inclusion20 credits
- Displacement, Migration and Homelessness20 credits
- Individual Evidence Based Project40 credits
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
You'll study the foundations of sociology and social policy, beginning with core concepts of class, gender, race and social order, and how societies respond to inequality and harm. From the start, you'll gain practical experience in social research, interviews, surveys and ethics. In year two, you'll progress to social theory (Marx, Weber and beyond) and quantitative and qualitative analysis, with the option to specialise in streams such as criminology, social policy, gender and identity, or migration. In your final year, you'll choose specialist options, engage with research-led seminars on contemporary social issues, and undertake your own empirical or theoretical research project through a dissertation.
Who it's for
You're suited to this course if you're curious about inequality, institutions and human behaviour, and you want to understand the social forces at play in contemporary life. You'll thrive if you can balance academic thinking with practical insight, and if you're willing to interrogate your own assumptions about how society operates. This degree appeals to reflective learners who want to build both analytical rigor and transferable skills, whether you're aiming for careers in policy, welfare, research, community work or related fields, or simply want to deepen your understanding of the social world.
Careers & job market
Across sociology and social sciences courses nationally, 85% of graduates are in work or further study 15 months after finishing their degree. According to national labour-market data, 55% of working graduates are in highly skilled work or further study. Starting salaries (15 months after graduation) range from £23,000 to £30,000 nationally; after five years, this range typically moves to £24,650–£34,800. Careers often lead towards policy development, social research, public sector roles, charity and not-for-profit organisations, or further postgraduate study.
University & format
BSc (Hons) Sociology and Social Policy at Cardiff Metropolitan University, a university based at Llandaff Campus in Cardiff, Wales. The course is taught in English and delivered part-time. Cardiff Metropolitan is a recognised UK degree-awarding body; your degree will be nationally recognised. Bursaries and scholarships are available; check the university's funding pages for details.
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Part-time application dates vary by provider. UCAS dates
The provider publishes contextual-offer information. Eligibility and any reduced offer are applicant-specific.
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Opened 2 July 2026; last choice 19 October 2026. Check vacancies now. A cached page never claims a place is still available.
Entry & how to get in
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course (code L300). One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by Apply directly to the provider
Part-time application dates vary by provider. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Set under Wales's student-finance system; the provider's page is authoritative.
Check fees at CMU →If you normally live in Wales
2026/27 total maintenance support from Student Finance Wales. How much of it is grant and how much is loan depends on household income; the total does not. If you normally live elsewhere, use your home funding body.
Check your entitlement with Student Finance Wales →Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: paid directly to the university by Student Finance Wales.
- Maintenance support: a mix of grant and loan from Student Finance Wales, weighted to household income.
- Repayment: only above the income threshold, and written off at the end of the plan term.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
Wales runs its own system through Student Finance Wales; check studentfinancewales.co.uk for current rates.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
We only display a named award when its provider source identifies the award and who it is for.
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Careers & earnings
What Sociology & Social Sciences graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in sociology & social sciences · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Sociology & Social Sciences nationally
National figures for Sociology & Social Sciences graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
Job market & outlook
How Sociology & Social Sciences graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Sociology & Social Sciences graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Local authorities
- Charities & NGOs
- Research organisations
- Government & universities
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Sociology & Social Sciences graduates.
Sociology AdjunctCommonwealth Of VirginiaSociology ECT - High-Achieving Secondary School in BrightonMarchant RecruitmentHead of Psychology and SociologyTeacherActiveWho studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Social sciences across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Llandaff Campus
922 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Sociology & Social Sciences right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to CMU from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by CMU; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check CMU’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with CMU and gov.uk before you apply.
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