How long does the BA in Sociology take to complete?

The BA in Sociology runs for three years full-time, with part-time and accelerated routes available. A placement with a London charity, school or local authority is built into year three.

Can I take the BA in Sociology fully online?

Yes. The BA in Sociology is offered on-campus in central London, fully online with live tutorials, or as distance learning with mentored deadlines and recorded community-research talks.

Is the BA in Sociology recognised by UK employers and PGCE providers?

Yes. The BA in Sociology is a UK honours degree aligned with the British Sociological Association, and is a recognised entry route to PGCE programmes and social-research careers.

What are the entry requirements for the BA in Sociology?

Applicants to the BA in Sociology need three A-levels at BBC or equivalent (IB 28, BTEC DMM), GCSE English at grade 5, and IELTS 6.5 for international students.

What does the BA in Sociology cost and are scholarships available?

Tuition for the BA in Sociology varies by route and domicile. Means-tested bursaries and education-sector scholarships are reviewed each intake — contact LSCT admissions for current details.

BA in Sociology (Education Route, Online) | LSCT London | Harold International College of London

Course Overview

If you're heading into teaching, education policy or social research, the BA in Sociology (Education and Professional Studies route) at LSCT is built to sit you next to the institutions you'll work in. Over three years (part-time and accelerated routes available), you will read the discipline's foundational theory, learn quantitative and qualitative methods, and apply them across London schools, multi-academy trusts, local authorities and the third sector. The programme runs on-campus in central London, fully online with live tutorials, and as structured distance learning with mentored deadlines.

The honours degree is positioned for graduates moving towards QTS, PGCE places, education-policy and applied social-research careers. A year-three London field study, a placement with a UK education provider or charity, and a 10,000-word dissertation form the assessed core. The British Sociological Association academic standards underpin the syllabus, and the route is sequenced so that students considering teacher training can build a portfolio of school-based observation alongside theoretical study.

Key Features of the BA in Sociology

British Sociological Association-aligned content covering theory, methods and research ethics.
Three study modes — on-campus in central London, fully online with live tutorials, or distance learning with mentored deadlines.
Year-three London field study in a community, school or local-authority setting.
Placement with a UK charity, local authority or education provider.
Methods stack — SPSS, NVivo and basic R for sociologists, with practice on UK Data Service archives.
QTS-aware education pathway for students considering teacher training or PGCE study after graduation.
Dissertation supervision against a published-paper rubric — citation discipline taught from year one.

What You Will Learn on the BA in Sociology

Teaching is sequenced around three intellectual loops — theory, method, application — and assessed through essays, a methods portfolio and the dissertation. You will graduate able to write a critical theory essay, design an ethical interview study, run a small regression in SPSS or R, and read a Joseph Rowntree Foundation or Education Endowment Foundation report sceptically.

Classical and contemporary sociological theory.
Quantitative methods — survey design, SPSS and basic regression.
Qualitative methods — interviewing, ethnography and thematic analysis.
Sociology of education and the role of schools in social mobility.
Sociology of childhood, family and digital life.
Race, class and gender in contemporary Britain.
Applied research ethics and working with vulnerable participants.
Education policy in England — Ofsted frameworks, multi-academy structures and the Pupil Premium evidence base.
Dissertation — a 10,000-word original study.

Assessment Approach

The BA in Sociology assesses across three formats so that students leave with a portfolio rather than a transcript alone. Essays test argument and citation discipline, the methods portfolio tests applied design and basic analysis, and the dissertation tests independent project management. Year-three students sit a viva-style defence of the dissertation in front of a tutor panel, modelled on the format used by Russell Group sociology departments. Module structure is confirmed at enrolment and adjusted between intakes to reflect current policy debates.

Who This Course Is For

School leavers planning careers in teaching, research, policy or the third sector.
Teaching assistants and early-years practitioners moving towards QTS or applied social research.
Career changers from administrative, public-sector or community roles.
International students seeking a UK-recognised social-sciences degree in London.

Career Pathways for BA in Sociology Graduates

Graduates typically progress into education, research and policy roles across London schools, councils, charities and the civil service. Many continue to PGCE or teacher-training routes, or onto a Master's in social research, criminology or education studies. Qualifications do not guarantee jobs or routes into QTS — but the assessment portfolio and placement are designed to give applicants concrete material at interview.

Teaching Assistant (route into QTS)
Education Administrator
Social Researcher (junior)
Policy Officer
Charity Project Coordinator
Local Authority Officer
Personal Development Trainer

The BA in Sociology is also a recognised foundation for a PGCE, an MSc in social research or for a graduate-entry route into the Civil Service Fast Stream.

Entry Requirements

Three A-levels at grades BBC or above, or an equivalent UK / international qualification (IB 28+, BTEC DMM, Foundation Year pass).
GCSE English Language at grade 5/C and Mathematics at grade 4/C (or equivalent); a written aptitude task may be requested.
IELTS 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0) for non-native English speakers.
A personal statement; mature applicants (21+) may apply with a portfolio and short interview.

Why Study the BA in Sociology at LSCT

The London School of Commerce and Technology (LSCT) is a specialist higher-education provider based in central London and part of Harold International College. We teach in small cohorts so every student is visible to their tutor, run a single intake schedule that students can rely on, and partner with UK professional bodies so qualifications carry weight with employers. London puts Whitehall, the Department for Education, the West End, the major think tanks and the NHS estate within a short tube ride of every classroom. Our sociology cohort runs an annual community-research project across one London borough — students design, run and present the study to council officers, which gives every graduate a piece of finished research to discuss at PGCE or graduate-scheme interview.

Apply for the BA in Sociology

The BA in Sociology is built to launch your career in the Education & Professional Studies sector. Click Enrol Now to submit your application; admissions reply within one working day with intake dates and a credit-transfer review where applicable.