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Politics and Sociology BSc (Hons)

Aston University

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Course options

  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary


Are you ready to unravel complex societal structures and influence our collective future through the power of politics?


Course description

Studying BSc (Hons) Politics and Sociology at Aston University will develop your sociological imagination whilst honing your critical thinking and analytical skills to understand global politics and the broader implications of individual actions in society.The programme delves into real-life experiences and their connections to larger social issues. You will explore the impact of social constraints, class, race, religion, and gender on inequality and life chances.You will have the opportunity to explore major political topics going beyond the UK and Europe, covering Africa, Asia and North America. You will delve into international politics, analysing the dynamic political, economic and social forces that shape policies, cause conflicts and facilitate cooperation.You will be taught by research-active staff who are experts in their respective fields and who constantly update their teaching based on the newest research findings. Opting for the placement year will provide you with invaluable real-world experience, boosting your employability.


Key course benefits

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Our academics are clear

– 96% of students felt that staff were good or very good at explaining things (Politics programmes; National Student Survey, 2023)-


Our full attention

– We were ranked 7th in the UK for 'student to staff ratio' (Politics; Guardian, 2024)-


Gold standard teaching

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


Experiential learning

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


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/politics-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/politics-and-sociology-bsc

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 18,250per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

Entry requirements

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Access to HE Diploma : D:15,M:30

We accept the QAA-recognised Access Diploma which must consist of 45 credits at Level 3. You must obtain a minimum of 15 Distinctions and the rest must be at Merit or Distinction. Please note that we do not accept the English and Maths components within the Access qualification and you must meet the GCSE entry requirement.

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University information

Aston University

  • University League Table

    39th

  • 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

    25th out of 79 4

    25th out of 101 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 215
    125 58%

    38th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    82.0 82%

    15th

    9
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.15 79%

    25th

    9
  • Entry standards

    / Max 206
    126 61%

    39th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    72.0 72%

    11th

    6
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.05 76%

    39th

    35

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