Sociology involves thinking critically about the world around you to develop an understanding of how people engage and interact in groups, institutions and societies. This thought-provoking degree covers everything from death and religious belief to social media use and digital surveillance.
This degree is designed to give you an understanding of how individuals shape and are shaped by the social contexts they inhabit. It’s a challenging but rewarding programme and equips you with the aptitudes and capabilities that public and private sector employers demand, including:
Are you analytical, curious and ready to question your own assumptions about the world? Are you keen to hone your communication skills, learn how to articulate an argument and shape your own career direction? Then Sociology is the course for you.
Welcome to sociology.
Please note: All students must have passes in English and Maths – English National 5 at grade C or equivalent and Maths or Lifeskill Maths National 4 at P or equivalent or National 5 numerate subjects such as Chemistry, Biology or Physics at grade C accepted in lieu of Maths.
Below are the literate subjects we accept for entry on this course:
One of the following: Business Management; Classical Studies; Economics; English; ESOL; Geography; History; Media Studies; Modern Studies; Philosophy; Politics; Psychology; Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies; Sociology
If there is a subject that does not appear, please contact our Admissions Office (admissions@abertay.ac.uk) who will be able to confirm whether or not it would be considered for entry.
Please visit our Entry from College pages for suitable College courses.
| Qualification Type | Grade Requirements | Essential Subjects |
| Higher (standard entry_ | ABBB | Literate subject |
| Higher (minimum entry) We may make you an offer at the minimum entry grades if you meet the criteria. Find out if you're eligible for minimum entry (see below). | BBC | Literate subject at B |
| A-Level | BCC | Literate subject |
| Irish Highers | H2H3H3H3 | Literate subject |
| International Baccalaureate | 29 Points | Literate subject at S5 or H4 |
| BTEC Extended Diploma | DMM | Health & Social Care |
| AHEAD | Successful completion of the relevant stream of our AHEAD programme | |
| SWAP Access | ABB | Access to: Humanities, Arts & Humanities and Primary Education, University Study, Community, Education & Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences and Primary Teaching, Languages, Arts & Social Science, Degree Studies, Celtic Studies |
| Qualification Type | Grade Requirements | Essential Subjects |
| Advanced Higher | ABB | Sociology or Modern Studies or History |
| A-Level | ABB | Sociology or Politics or History |
| HNC/HND | Our Entry from College pages list approved HNC/HND courses |
| Qualification | Grade Requirements | Essential Subjects |
| HND | Our Entry from College pages list approved HND courses |