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Politics and Sociology BA (Hons)

University of Leicester

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 - 4 Years

Course summary

How does the political world shape the social order? It’s an immense question. But in this degree, you’ll learn how to break it down into usable parts by studying politics and sociology side by side.Politics has been taught at Leicester since the 1940s and we have always been at the cutting edge of British political science. We were one of the first Sociology departments to be established in the UK, and we now have an international reputation, a wealth of experience in teaching and an enviable research pedigree.Politics and Sociology are intrinsically linked as politics and policies often seek to address social issues. Over the course of your degree you will explore these links and be challenged to look at the world through new political and sociological perspective. You will also gain an understanding of the key aspects of political systems, both here in the UK and further afield.There is no better city than Leicester to explore fundamental sociological concepts such as ethnicity, migration and social class. With a range of vibrant and diverse communities including Narborough Road, "the most diverse street in Britain", Leicester offers the perfect environment to develop your craft via observation, participation and guided reflection.The first year of your degree ensures that you get a thorough understanding of the main areas of both politics and sociology. In your second and third years you will have more flexibility to shape the course of your degree through the huge variety of option modules that you will be able to choose from. These option modules reflect the research interests of academic staff, exposing students to the latest thinking. Our staff are engaged in cutting-edge research and we believe that good teaching flourishes in an intellectual environment informed by original research.The development of transferable skills is a key feature of teaching here at Leicester. Our courses are designed to improve your skills in written communications, oral presentation, working as part of a team, independent learning, problem solving and information technology.

Application deadline

29 January

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University information

University of Leicester

University of Leicester

University of Leicester

  • University League Table

    36th

  • Campus address

    University of Leicester, University Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 7RH, England

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A popular choice for international students, with an alumni community from over 100 countries, sharing their cultures with each other.
Leicester is in the centre of England with great transport links, making it easy to explore the whole country while studying at the university.
Want to explore further afield? Leicester has great European links – with one change of train, Leicester students can be in Paris by lunchtime.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Politics

    42nd out of 79 5

    24th out of 101 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 215
    118 55%

    48th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    73.0 73%

    39th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.10 77%

    36th

    3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 206
    125 61%

    43rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    66.0 66%

    26th

    11

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.13 78%

    22nd

    13

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