Politics and Sociology BA (Hons)
On this Politics and Sociology degree, you'll explore the key social and political challenges shaping our world, from inequality and climate crises to human rights and global security, while developing the skills to drive meaningful change.
Key information
UCAS code:
L380
Typical offer:
96-112 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent.
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Overview
Explore the forces shaping our world today. Investigate power, inequality, and social change across communities, nations, and global systems.
Discover how political decisions and social movements influence everyday lives—and how you can play a role in shaping the future.
With real-world research, hands-on fieldwork, and expert-led teaching, this BA (Hons) Politics and Sociology degree gives you the tools to understand and challenge the world around you.
This is a new course and we're finalising the detailed information for this page.
Contact information
Contact AdmissionsEntry requirements
BA (Hons) Politics and Sociology entry requirements
Typical offers
- A levels - BBC-CCC
- UCAS points - 96-112 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent. (calculate your UCAS points)
- BTECs (Extended Diplomas) - DMM-MMM
- International Baccalaureate - 25
You may need to have studied specific subjects or GCSEs - .
English language requirements
- English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.
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We also accept other standard English tests and qualifications, as long as they meet the minimum requirements of your course.
If you don't meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.
We look at more than just your grades
While we consider your grades when making an offer, we also carefully look at your circumstances and other factors to assess your potential. These include whether you live and work in the region and your personal and family circumstances which we assess using established data.
Modules
What you'll study
Core modules
- Analysing Politics: Britain and Beyond - 20 credits
- Key Themes in International Relations - 20 credits
- Navigating Global Challenges - 20 credits
- Observing Society - 20 credits
- Political Thought - 20 credits
- Social Inequalities - 20 credits
Core modules
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Comparative European Politics - 20 credits
- Doing Sociological Research - 20 credits
- Ideology and Politics - 20 credits
- Modernity and Globalisation - 20 credits
Optional modules
- Analysing Foreign Policy - 20 credits
- Autocracy and Democracy - 20 credits
- British Political Leadership - 20 credits
- Family, Career and Generation - 20 credits
- Gender and Sexuality - 20 credits
- Global Crises: Climate, Conflict and Insecurity - 20 credits
- Professional Experience (Placement) - 20 credits
- Race and Racism - 20 credits
- Risk and Society - 20 credits
- Social Power, Elites and Dissent - 20 credits
- Transitional Justice and Human Rights - 20 credits
- Work, Employment and Society - 20 credits
Optional modules
- Consumer Society: Critical Themes and Issues - 20 credits
- Dissertation - 40 credits
- Emotions and Social Life - 20 credits
- Equality or Liberation? Theorising Social Justice - 20 credits
- Gender and Sexuality - 20 credits
- Global Capitalism - 20 credits
- Global Health - 20 credits
- Independent Project - 20 credits
- Looking for Utopia, Finding Dystopia? Ideas and Ideologies in the New Millennium - 20 credits
- Major Project - 40 credits
- NGOs and Social Movements - 20 credits
- Post-Brexit Politics - 20 credits
- Professional Experience - 20 credits
- Religion and Politics in a Global Perspective - 20 credits
- Sociology of Culture: Taste, Value and Celebrity - 20 credits
- The EU: An International Power in the Making - 20 credits
- Understanding Personal Life - 20 credits
Boost your employability by taking an industry-based work placement year with a relevant organisation.
This is an amazing opportunity to put everything you’ve learned so far into action in a real workplace. We’ll help you find and secure an exciting placement opportunity within an appropriate company or organisation to help you boost your future career.
This is a Connected Degree
We're the only university that gives you the flexibility to choose when to take a work placement. Take it after your 2nd year, before returning to finish your studies. Or after your final year, connecting you into the workplace.
If you're not sure if or when to take your placement, don't worry. You'll have plenty of time to settle into your studies and explore your options before making your choice.
Course costs and funding
Tuition fees
- UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man students – £9,535 a year (may be subject to annual increase)
- EU students – £9,535 a year (including Transition Scholarship – (may be subject to annual increase)
- International students – £17,200 a year (subject to annual increase)
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Ready to apply?
To start this course in 2025, apply through UCAS. You'll need:
- the UCAS course code – L380
- our institution code – P80
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Finalising this course
All our courses go through a rigorous approval process to make sure they’re of the highest quality. This includes a review by a panel of experts, made up of academic staff and an external academic or professional with specialist knowledge.
This course is in the final stages of this process and is open for applications. If any details of the course or its approval status change after you apply, we’ll let you know as soon as possible and will be here to discuss your options with you.