Sociology League Table 2020
Sociology focuses on human society – how it works, how it has developed and why it is structured the way it is. Our ranking includes Gender Studies and Social Theory.
| Rank | University Name | Entry Standards |
Student Satisfaction
Student Satisfaction
A guide to how satisfied students are with the quality of teaching they receive. Maximum score: 5.00 Read more |
Research Quality
Research Quality
A measure of the quality of the research undertaken in the university. Maximum score: 4.00 Read more |
Graduate Prospects
Graduate Prospects
A guide to the success of graduates on completion of their courses at the university. Maximum score: 100 Read more |
Overall Score
Overall Score
The total score calculated by our independent and trusted methodology. Maximum score: 100.0 Read more |
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| 6th | 2 | Edinburgh | 184 | 3.94 | 3.16 | 66 | 95.2 | Profile Courses | |
| 8th | 3 | Glasgow | 172 | 4.03 | 3.20 | 70 | 94.9 | Profile Courses | |
| 17th | 11 | Stirling | 163 | 4.04 | 3.01 | 57 | 91.9 | Profile Courses | |
| 26th | 6 | Aberdeen | 178 | 4.03 | 2.86 | 44 | 90.9 | Profile Courses | |
| 34th | 0 | Queen Margaret | 124 | 4.19 | 2.48 | 63 | 89.0 | Profile Courses | |
| 37th | 5 | Edinburgh Napier | 157 | 4.04 | 2.65 | 54 | 88.9 | Profile Courses | |
| 38th | 7 | Robert Gordon | 153 | 4.07 | 2.85 | 53 | 88.9 | Profile | |
| 47th | 7 | Glasgow Caledonian | 173 | 3.94 | 2.78 | 37 | 87.8 | Profile | |
| 51st | 21 | Abertay | 141 | 4.22 | 2.00 | 56 | 87.7 | Profile Courses | |
| 61st | 10 | West of Scotland | 140 | 3.83 | 2.23 | 52 | 86.7 | Profile | |
| 82nd | 15 | Highlands & Islands | 96 | 3.99 | n/a | 66 | 83.4 | Profile Courses | |
Notes
Read University and Subject League Table Methodology to find where the data comes from, how the tables are compiled, and explanations of the measures used.
The following institutions have courses in this subject but insufficient data to be included in the ranking: Aberystwyth, Bishop Grosseteste, Cumbria, Plymouth Marjon, Solent, Strathclyde and Wrexham Glyndŵr.
Measures
The maximum scores for the measures shown are as follows:
- Entry Standards: No maximum
- Student Satisfaction: 5.00
- Research Quality: 4.00
- Graduate Prospects: 100
- Overall Score: 100.0
All measures used to compile the tables are available on the full table.