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- Politics and Sociology - BA (Hons)
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Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Location
Main Site
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
29-SEP-25
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
Our BA in Politics and Sociology brings together two subjects that are intrinsically linked within society. This course will prepare you to tackle a wide range of pressing issues within politics and society and provide an excellent opportunity for you to explore the social changes reshaping the world today.This degree provides the knowledge and skills to critically engage with key issues facing contemporary societies including globalisation the changing nature of work and the family gender roles and sexuality multiculturalism and the impact of the media and information technologies.Politics looks at how power is exercised, how political decisions are made, and who these decisions are made by. On this programme you will learn about campaigns, elections, protest movements, policy issues and political ideals. You will explore different political arguments, rival theories and alternative explanations, whilst developing your skills in analytical and critical enquiry, debating and self-motivation.
Application deadline
29 January
Tuition fees
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Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information

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University League Table
14th
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Campus address
University of Birmingham, Edgbaston Birmingham, Birmingham, Birmingham, B15 2TT, United Kingdom
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Subject ranking
15th out of 74 1
15th out of 101 3
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Entry standards
/ Max 217157 72%20th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10086.0 86%6th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.04 76%52nd
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/ Max 210146 70%21st
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/ Max 10065.0 65%30th
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/ Max 43.09 77%42nd
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