Sociology and Politics

Aberystwyth University
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years SociologyPolitics

A-Level Entry

BBB - CCC

UCAS Points

96 - 120 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£23,000

About this course

BSc Sociology and Politics degree at Aberystwyth University will enable you to develop a critical awareness of the social world through a solid grounding in the conceptual and theoretical approaches employed by sociologists to study the world around us. At the same time, your exploration of the political world will provide you with insights into the political influences on social norms and social formations, which will furnish you with new ways of approaching key sociological concepts including identity, integration and conflict, in addition to effective ways of contextualising the study of political formations, processes and behaviours. The distinctive field-based approach to sociology at Aberystwyth will equip you with first-hand experience of a variety of sociological research methods in addition to training you in the techniques of archival research.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades BBB - CCC
UCAS Tariff Points 96 - 120 points
BTEC DDM - MMM

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2317 Teachers of English as a foreign language
3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
2319 Teaching professionals
2435 Professional/Chartered company secretaries
4124 Finance officers
2421 Chartered and certified accountants

Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Aberystwyth
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Sociology, Politics
Avg. Graduate Salary
£23,000