BSc Politics and Sociology

... United Kingdom
... Brunel University London (Navitas)

Course Overview

Politics and Sociology at Brunel is a dynamic combination of high level study in both subjects. Your politics studies will help you address critical questions like: Who has political power? Why do they have it? And in whose interest do they exercise it?

Meanwhile, your studies in sociology will look at subjects like sociological theory, social identities, the sociology of everyday life and the changing nature of modern societies. You’ll be studying people, societies and how people live, and on the other how they are governed or want to be governed.

Both subjects will help to demonstrate your intellectual acumen and understanding of world affairs and real life issues, which will be an asset in so many fields of work.

Whether you’re studying modern world politics or the development of social change and transformations, you’ll not just learn about them, you’ll be analysing them using the tools of political science and social science to help deepen your understanding and critical thinking.

Opt for a placement year and you'll gain valuable experience to help give you the edge in the job market when you come to graduate. Past students have secured placements in the Home Office, HM Treasury, the House of Commons, and the Competition Commission, but the list of possibilities is endless.

It’s a competitive world out there, so you’ll get plenty of support from your lecturers and the University’s Professional Development Centre to help prepare you for your placement year and the world of work.

But why not increase your career options with an accredited journalism course, a free modern language course, or a social media internship? You can even opt to study part of your degree abroad in one of our partner universities in Europe, or participate in an exchange programme to China or the USA.

It’s all available at Brunel to help you make a difference in the world – now and in the future.

Brunel graduates of this subject enter diverse careers. Some go into politics and the civil service, some are at GCHQ and military intelligence, and some go on to further study or into research.

Others go into the public sector – the NHS, social or care work, education or in local authorities, while others go into the private sector working for international banks, business consultancy, law, NGOs, the media and marketing. The opportunities are endless.

General Eligibility

  • GCE A-level BBB.

  • BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma DDM.

  • BTEC Level 3 Diploma DM with an A-level at grade B.

  • BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma D in any subject with A-levels grade BC.

  • International Baccalaureate Diploma 30 points. GCSE English equivalent Standard Level 5 or Higher Level 4 and Mathematics Standard Level 4 or Higher Level 4

  • Obtain a minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points in the Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at Level 3.

  • T levels: Merit overall

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • IELTS: 6.5 (min 5.5 in all areas)

Programme Information
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Course Category

Politics and International Development


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Campus Name

Uxbridge


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Course Level

Undergraduate


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Duration

Full-Time, 3/4 years(inc. placement year)


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Available Intake

September


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IELTS Score

5.5


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Tuition Fees Range

9250,

17665, (INT)


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