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UCAS CODE: L301

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Deepen your understanding of the biggest social problems and ethical dilemmas facing us in today’s contemporary world.You’ll develop a firm grasp of the main principles of contemporary sociology – examining theoretical ideas that help us better understand the society we live in.Delving deep into the subject, you’ll compare different societies, look at social processes and institutions, and examine theories about the nature of social existence. Right from the start, you’ll develop practical skills to prepare for your future career – learning how to think critically and examining different methods of social research.Here at LSE, you’ll be studying at one of the top sociology departments. Ours was the first sociology department in the UK – shaping the discipline nationally and globally. So, you’ll be joining a department with an internationally renowned team and world-class research credentials.Graduate destinations:We train our undergraduates to the highest standards and the critical thinking skills they develop are valued by employers. Our students go into a wide variety of professions including teaching, research, politics, public administration, the media, social and health services, advertising, journalism, law, publishing, industry, accounting, marketing, personnel and management.

Application deadline

14/01/2026

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Tuition fees

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£ 30,700per year

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University information

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

  • University League Table

    3rd

  • Campus address

    London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London, Houghton Street, London, Greater London, WC2A 2AE, United Kingdom

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    3rd out of 103

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    157 78%

    7th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    83.0 83%

    3rd

    4
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.24 81%

    18th

    11

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