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International Relations and Sociology BSc (Hons)

Aston University, Birmingham

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    16-SEP-24

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary


Are you ready to see the world differently and critically explore how societal structures influence global dynamics?


Course description

Our BSc (Hons) International Relations and Sociology at Aston University provides a comprehensive understanding of the major political and social issues faced by governments across the world. You will become an expert critical thinker, equipped with the skills and knowledge to understand and address inequalities, social constraints, societal dynamics and global issues.You will be taught by research-active staff who are experts in their respective fields and who constantly update their teaching based on research findings.Opting for the placement year will provide you with invaluable real-world experience, boosting your employability. Whether you choose to work, teach or study abroad, you will benefit from Aston University’s extensive global connections with employers, schools and universities.


Key course benefits

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Our full attention

– We were ranked 5th in the UK for 'student to staff ratio' (International Relations; Guardian, 2024)-


Experiential learning

– Experience learning by doing with innovative modules like the award-winning EuroSim module-


Gold standard teaching

– Aston University was awarded Gold – the highest possible rating for the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023)-


We know our stuff

– Aston University was ranked 9th overall in the UK for International Relations (Guardian, 2024)-


Earn more

– Our graduates are among the highest paid in the country, earning on average £36,100 five years after graduating (Longitudinal Education Outcomes, 2023)-


Safe in our hands

– Sociology at Aston University was ranked 14th in the UK for 'graduate prospects - on track' (Complete University Guide, 2024)


Course details


Modules

For more information on this course and a full list of modules, visit the course page: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/international-relations-and-sociology-bsc


Assessment method

For more information on the methods of assessment on this course, visit the course page: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/international-relations-and-sociology-bsc

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

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Entry requirements

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GCSE/National 4/National 5 :

GCSE English Language/Literature and GCSE Mathematics are required at minimum grade C/4.

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University information

Aston University, Birmingham

  • University League Table

    41st

  • Campus address

    Aston University, Aston Triangle, Birmingham, Birmingham, B4 7ET, England

Aston is renowned for its careers and employability support, the opportunities it provides for students to gain practical work experience, and Job Shop support.
Students have the opportunity to gain experience through internships, placements, projects and business start-ups, and connections to local alumni networks.
The university has a range of scholarships including a fully-funded Aston Enterprise Scholarship for a student with a winning business idea.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    29th out of 80 8

    29th out of 101 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 219
    125 58%

    38th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    72.0 72%

    24th

    14
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.88 78%

    34th

    3
  • Entry standards

    / Max 198
    126 61%

    40th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    66.0 66%

    17th

    20
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.71 74%

    74th

    46

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