Law and Sociology BA
AAB at A level, grade 6/B in GCSE English Literature and minimum grade 4/C in GCSE English Language may also be considered; graduates earn a median £25,500 three years on.
Typical A level offer
AAB
grade 6/B in GCSE English Literature and minimum grade 4/C in GCSE English Language may also be considered · 95% of entrants came with A levels · 90% stay on after year 1 · Warwick course page, Discover Uni
Year 13 · applying
What do you need to get in?
AABtypical A level offer; aab a level additional information you will also need grade 4/c in gcse mathematics and grade 6/b in gcse english language. applicants with grade 6/b in gcse english literature and minimum grade 4/c i
Typical offer — the grades most applicants are asked for. Contextual offer: ABB, for applicants from under-represented backgrounds.
Warwick course page, read 19 September 2026 · Discover Uni entry profile
- 1grade 6/B in GCSE English Literature and minimum grade 4/C in GCSE English Language may also be considered
Who actually got in: 95% with A levels, 5% with the IB. 5% arrived with 208 or more UCAS tariff points — roughly A*A*A or better. Based on 20 entrants.
UCAS tariff points — a points scale for grades: A* = 56, A = 48, so A*A*A = 160. Entrants’ totals include extra subjects.
Other qualifications4
| Qualification | Typical offer | Required subjects |
|---|---|---|
| IB | 34 points34 IB additional information You will also need grade 6/B in GCSE English Language or International Baccalaureate grade 5 in English A (Higher or Standard Level), grade 5 in Higher Level English B or | grade 6/B in GCSE English Literature and minimum grade 4/C in GCSE English Language may also be considered |
| BTEC | —We welcome applications from students taking BTECs. | — |
| Advanced Highers | AAAA in two Advanced Highers and ABB/BBB in three additional Highers subjects OR AB in two Advanced Highers and AAB in three additional Highers subjects. | — |
| Access | 45 Credits at Level 3, including Distinction in 33 Level 3 credits and Merit in We will consider applicants returning to study who are presenting a QAA-recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma on a case-by-case basis. Typically, we require 45 Credits at Level 3, including Di | — |
Years 1–3
What do you study?
4compulsory modules in year 1, 5 optional
Compulsory modules this year: law & public administration 59% · social & cultural skills 19% · mathematics & statistics 11% · transversal skills 4%.
Module — one course unit, usually a term or a year long; “core” means everyone takes it. One UK credit is about ten hours of study; a full year is 120 credits.
Warwick course page · optional modules vary by year
Year 1 · 4 core, 5 optional · 90 credits ≈ 900 hours
- Criminal Law
What you learn (18)
- describe the fundamental concepts underlying criminal law
- outline the overall structure of the english criminal justice system
- describe specific criminal offences in detail
- explain available defences to criminal liability
- outline the stages of criminal procedure
- explain how procedural rules influence the administration of criminal justice
- explain philosophical theories of criminalisation
- explain theoretical bases of criminal liability
- describe the historical context behind the development of criminal law
- describe the political context influencing criminal law reform
- analyse court judgments in criminal cases
- analyse statutory provisions relating to criminal law
- apply legal rules to resolve moderately complex hypothetical scenarios
- evaluate arguments concerning the development of criminal policy
- construct arguments for or against criminalising specific conduct
- evaluate competing arguments on decriminalisation of conduct
- collaborate with peers to complete a set classroom task
- present legal arguments orally to a class audience
- Law, State and the Individual
What you learn (8)
- explain core principles of constitutional and administrative law
- evaluate the role of public law in shaping state-individual relations
- identify key institutions and procedures of public law
- distinguish public law from private and international law
- describe fundamental concepts and values underlying public law
- apply public law concepts to non-judicial real-world contexts
- explain how constitutional and administrative law evolves through debate
- apply module themes to analyse new legal problems or current events
- Researching Society and Culture
What you learn (7)
- explain how sociological research involves reflexive practice
- describe differing philosophical perspectives underpinning sociological research
- explain the rationale behind designing qualitative research studies
- relate qualitative methods to examples of sociological studies
- apply a range of qualitative research methods to a sociological topic
- use library and database resources to support research
- present research findings to peers
- Introduction to Social Analytics in Social Inequalities Research
What you learn (3)
- explain the role of conceptualisation and measurement in sociological research
- describe fundamental elements of descriptive statistics
- perform basic quantitative analysis of secondary survey data using SPSS
5 optional modules
- Sociology of Gender
What you learn (8)
- explain core concepts used in the sociology of gender
- describe how gender is understood as socially constructed
- identify processes that construct gender within different settings
- characterise how institutions shape gendered practices
- describe different sociological approaches to studying everyday gender
- explain how gender intersects with class, disability, race and sexuality
- apply module concepts and scholarly evidence to analyse a gender issue
- produce a written analysis of gender construction and its consequences
- Sociology of Race
What you learn (5)
- identify basic concepts used in the sociology of race
- describe a range of empirical studies on race relations
- explain how race is socially constructed yet produces real effects
- analyse how racialised power intersects with class, gender and nation
- illustrate racialised inequality through structural, historical and personal examples
- Class and Capitalism in the Neoliberal World
What you learn (5)
- analyse social phenomena using class relations and political economy frameworks
- evaluate debates on class, capitalism and inequality in contemporary society
- describe the recent history of economic restructuring worldwide
- explain the concept and historical development of neoliberalism globally
- examine how neoliberalism shapes policing, culture, identity and consumption practices
- History of Sociological Thought
What you learn (5)
- identify distinctive features of sociology as an academic discipline
- describe key approaches to social theory within sociology
- explain the social and historical context behind classical sociological theories
- identify key classical sociological texts and their core arguments
- discuss debates arising from classical sociological texts
- Crime and Society
What you learn (10)
- critique how media and popular culture portray crime
- explain how sociological perspectives illuminate crime and deviance
- situate criminological research within its historical and social context
- situate criminal justice policies within their ethical and political context
- explain why particular behaviours become criminalised in specific contexts
- analyse how race, class, location and gender shape criminalisation processes
- discuss current debates in global sociology and criminology
- analyse criminalisation issues from interdisciplinary social and political perspectives
- conduct research using primary and secondary sources on crime and punishment
- evaluate academic literature to support independent research and essay writing
Year 2 · 2 core, 6 optional · 45 credits ≈ 450 hours
- Social Theory of Law
What you learn (13)
- explain the social and political context behind social theories of law
- describe how historical events shaped theories of law
- compare theoretical approaches to law in critical discussion
- locate relevant primary and secondary theoretical sources
- use theoretical texts from books and journals to support arguments
- evaluate the strengths and limitations of theoretical concepts
- assess the domestic origins and international relevance of legal theories
- formulate a personal position on social theories of law through analysis
- articulate a reasoned position on legal theory debates in writing
- present a reasoned position on legal theory debates orally
- collaborate effectively in a team considering diverse viewpoints
- produce written documents using word processing software
- describe in depth the main theoretical approaches in social theory of law
- Designing and Conducting Social Research
What you learn (6)
- compare the strengths and limitations of different qualitative research approaches
- apply key data analysis techniques used in social science research
- compile a portfolio demonstrating research analysis skills developed in seminars
- evaluate qualitative data using appropriate analytical criteria
- analyse patterns and themes within qualitative data sets
- interpret findings derived from qualitative research data
6 optional modules
- Contract Law
What you learn (7)
- explain the concept and function of a contract
- describe the purpose of contract law within the legal system
- describe core themes and concepts within contract law
- explain how historical and societal factors shaped contract law doctrine
- identify key statutes and case law in selected contract law topics
- analyse contract law issues using relevant case law and statutes
- evaluate academic commentary alongside primary legal sources
- Property Law
What you learn (10)
- explain core concepts and structure of English land law
- interpret primary legal materials such as statutes and case reports
- describe the social, political and economic context of property rights
- explain how contextual factors influence legal decisions on property
- apply English property law rules to hypothetical case scenarios
- evaluate individual cases and statutory provisions in property law
- form critical judgements on linked materials covering a property law topic
- use specialist property law terminology accurately in speech and writing
- propose policy or reform options for an area of property law
- produce clear written legal advice for a hypothetical client
- Practice and Interpretation of Quantitative Methods
What you learn (10)
- explain core concepts of statistical inference
- perform basic statistical analyses on large-scale datasets
- identify sources of bias in large-scale survey data
- use basic SPSS functions for data analysis
- maintain syntax files for data management in SPSS
- apply simple linear regression to sociological data
- apply multivariate statistical methods to sociological questions
- evaluate the quality of published quantitative sociology research
- explain the contribution of quantitative methods to social science
- design a plan for a quantitative research project
- Modern Social Theory
What you learn (5)
- explain the nature and purpose of social theory
- apply social theory to develop a sociological imagination
- apply sociological concepts to analyse social phenomena
- evaluate power relations in modern societies using social theory
- produce written arguments on theoretical issues and concepts
- Introduction to Competition Law
What you learn (8)
- identify key legal rules underpinning EU and UK competition law
- explain the economic principles underlying competition law
- evaluate the effectiveness of competition law rules
- identify weaknesses in current competition law provisions
- evaluate competing policy arguments shaping competition law interpretation
- describe the relationship between EU and UK competition law regimes
- explain how Brexit affects UK competition law
- apply competition law principles to practical case scenarios
- Media, Audiences and Social Change
What you learn (12)
- explain how media shape and are shaped by society
- describe key theoretical perspectives on media audiences
- explain how technological change alters media and audience roles
- discuss the sociological significance of these technological shifts
- explain how news media select and frame major global events
- analyse the sociological effects of media amplification of events
- explain how traditional and social media contribute to social change
- evaluate competing arguments about the role of media in society
- critique research methods used to study media and society
- analyse academic and media texts to support an argument
- present structured oral and written arguments on media debates
- reflect critically on one's own arguments when appropriate
Year 3 · 0 core, 14 optional
14 optional modules
- Supervised Project: Classic Dissertation
What you learn (6)
- plan a structured independent research project
- write an extended research project with academic referencing
- evaluate the credibility and relevance of research sources
- explain key concepts and principles within a chosen research area
- construct a coherent and clear written narrative for a research project
- adapt writing style to suit and persuade a target audience
- Supervised Project: Policy Report
What you learn (8)
- plan a structured independent research project
- write a research report on a chosen topic
- reference sources according to academic conventions
- identify relevant primary and secondary sources for a topic
- evaluate the credibility and relevance of research sources
- explain key concepts underpinning the chosen research area
- construct a coherent narrative appropriate to the project topic
- adapt writing style to persuade a chosen audience
- Supervised Project: Digital Storytelling
What you learn (7)
- plan the structure of an independent research project
- write a structured research project on a chosen topic
- reference sources accurately according to academic conventions
- evaluate the relevance and reliability of research sources
- explain key concepts relevant to the chosen research area
- construct a coherent narrative suited to the project's purpose
- adapt writing style to persuade a target audience
- Supervised Project: Alternative Judgment
What you learn (6)
- plan and structure an independent research project
- write up an independent research project with proper referencing
- evaluate the credibility and relevance of research sources critically
- explain key concepts and principles within a chosen research area
- construct a clear and coherent narrative suited to a research project
- present written work in a style tailored to a target audience
- Supervised Project: Dramatized Dissertation
What you learn (9)
- plan and structure an independent research project
- write up an independent research project
- reference sources correctly according to academic conventions
- identify relevant primary and secondary sources for a research topic
- use primary and secondary sources to support a research project
- evaluate the reliability and relevance of chosen sources critically
- explain key concepts and principles relevant to the research topic
- construct a coherent narrative appropriate to the chosen project format
- adapt writing style to persuade a specific target audience
- Supervised Project: Investigative Journalism
What you learn (8)
- plan the structure of an independent research project
- write a structured research project on a chosen topic
- reference sources correctly within a research project
- use a range of sources to support investigative research
- evaluate the reliability and relevance of sources used in research
- explain key concepts relevant to the chosen research area
- construct a coherent narrative suited to the project topic
- adapt writing style to persuade a target audience
- Supervised Project: Classic Dissertation
What you learn (9)
- plan and structure an independent research project
- write an extended piece of independent research
- reference sources according to academic conventions
- identify relevant primary and secondary sources for a topic
- use primary and secondary sources to support an argument
- evaluate the reliability and relevance of chosen sources
- explain key concepts and principles within the research topic
- construct a coherent and clear written narrative
- adapt writing style to suit a chosen audience
- Dissertation
What you learn (12)
- select and define an original dissertation topic independently
- summarise key research literature relevant to a chosen topic
- critically appraise the quality and relevance of research literature
- formulate a testable research question or hypothesis
- situate a research question within existing scholarly debates
- explain the ethical considerations relevant to a research area
- identify the theoretical and methodological limitations of a research project
- demonstrate advanced subject knowledge suitable for further study
- locate and access relevant data sources independently
- analyse collected data to address a research question
- conduct secondary research independently on a chosen topic
- report research findings in relation to wider disciplinary debates
- Comparative Human Rights
What you learn (7)
- identify the main sources of international human rights law
- identify the main sources of domestic human rights law
- analyse how law contributes to protecting human rights
- compare different systems for protecting human rights
- evaluate the effectiveness of different human rights protection systems
- describe controversies surrounding the concept of human rights
- explain practical difficulties in enforcing human rights protections
- Medicine and the Law
What you learn (12)
- apply legal doctrines governing healthcare professional-patient relationships
- interpret legislation, case law and administrative rules relevant to healthcare
- apply major bioethical theories to medical scenarios
- explain the social, political and economic factors shaping medical practice and regulation
- locate primary and secondary legal sources relevant to medical ethics
- discuss current debates in medical law while reporting legal positions accurately
- retrieve legal and non-legal sources using print and electronic library resources
- research independently to develop understanding of medical ethics and law topics
- use appropriate terminology of medical ethics and law in communication
- discuss sensitive ethical and political issues constructively and coherently
- conduct complex legal searches using electronic databases such as Lexis and Westlaw
- collaborate effectively within a group to achieve shared tasks
- Climate Change and Law
What you learn (12)
- explain the role of theory in legal practice and environmental problems
- identify underlying assumptions within extended lines of argument
- prepare and deliver oral and written legal arguments
- conduct research and drafting for legal, scientific and social scientific analysis
- use digital tools to research and present coursework
- investigate the function of legal theory for specific groups and contexts
- explain how legal theory operates within human rights and development contexts
- evaluate the significance of legal theory for globalisation and human rights
- demonstrate oral advocacy techniques during seminar discussions
- identify professional and ethical responsibilities related to environmental law
- produce advanced written legal analysis
- deliver advanced oral presentations on legal topics
- Racisms and Antiracisms
What you learn (5)
- explain key concepts and theories of racism and antiracism
- describe processes through which racism and antiracism operate
- analyse how racism intersects with other forms of power such as class and gender
- relate present-day social divisions to historical patterns of domination and resistance
- identify connections between social divisions across local, national and global scales
“What you learn” restates each module’s published learning outcomes in our own words, as short skill statements in the same form as the GCSE and A level curriculum, with the help of an AI model; fields of knowledge follow the twelve fields of the knowledge sphere. The university’s module page, linked from each title, is the authoritative description.
After graduating
Where does it lead?
£25,500median pay three years after graduating
Lower quarter£23k
Median£26k
Upper quarter£32k
Median — the middle earner: half earned more, half less. Pay is for graduates of this subject at this university who finished in 2016-18, not adjusted for inflation; based on 70 graduates.
Discover Uni dataset (HESA and Office for Students, CC BY 4.0, contains HESA data); earnings from the Longitudinal Education Outcomes data (Department for Education) · aggregation level 13, 14, 24, 23
Half of graduates earned between £22,500 and £32,000. Five years on, the median is £35,500. 75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing; 60% of those in work were in professional or managerial jobs.
All outcome figures7
| Measure | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Continue after year 110% left | 90% | 25 |
| In work or study, 15 months on15% studying | 75% | 10 |
| Professional or managerial job | 60% | 35 |
| Pay 15 months on, median | £27,000 | 20 |
| Pay 3 years on, median | £25,500 | 70 |
| Pay 5 years on, median | £35,500 | 75 |
Money
What does it cost?
£10,050a year for UK students, 2027/28 entry
Tuition fee loan — paid straight to the university; repayments start the April after you leave, at 9% of income above the threshold. UK fees are capped by government and rise with inflation; placement and study-abroad years are usually charged at a lower rate.
Warwick fees page · source
About £30,150 in fees over 3 years, covered by a tuition fee loan you repay only when earning above the threshold.
National Student Survey 2025-26
What do students say?
89%agreed the course was good overall (question 26)
NSS — a yearly survey of final-year students at every UK university; 73% of this course’s final year answered. Small groups can swing a lot year to year.
National Student Survey, via Discover Uni · 20 students answered
Highest: 100% agreed on question 7; lowest: 53% on question 17.
All questions26
| Question | Agree |
|---|---|
| Question 1 | 95% |
| Question 2 | 84% |
| Question 3 | 95% |
| Question 4 | 95% |
| Question 5 | 95% |
| Question 6 | 84% |
| Question 7 | 100% |
| Question 8 | 79% |
| Question 9 | 100% |
| Question 10 | 89% |
| Question 11 | 74% |
| Question 12 | 95% |
| Question 13 | 74% |
| Question 14 | 68% |
| Question 15 | 84% |
| Question 16 | 89% |
| Question 17 | 53% |
| Question 18 | 76% |
| Question 19 | 89% |
| Question 20 | 95% |
| Question 21 | 95% |
| Question 22 | 89% |
| Question 23 | 89% |
| Question 24 | 56% |
| Question 25 | 76% |
| Question 26 | 89% |
Question texts are published by the Office for Students; the dataset carries only the question numbers.
Modules, entry requirements and fees are facts read from University of Warwick’s course page on 2026-09-19 and may change; the university’s page is authoritative. Descriptions are not reproduced. Outcome figures are from the Discover Uni dataset. University of Warwick is a trade mark of the university; sch.today is independent of it.