Politics and Sociology BA (Hons)
University of Leicester
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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

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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 ...Read more

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.

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WUSCA ranking:
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36/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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24th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
36th
Politics
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95%
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Politics graduate salary at this uni
£19,000
UK Politics graduate salary
£20,000
Sociology
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93%
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Sociology graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK Sociology graduate salary
£18,000
What students say
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29 Feb 24

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Jean Marie Vianney
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BBB - ABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

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Scottish Advanced Higher:

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Access to HE Diploma:

D:24 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

28 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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T Level:

M Grades / Points required

All subjects accepted. Two AS-levels considered in place of one A-level.

Qualification accepted. Please contact the Admissions Team for further information: study@le.ac.uk

Qualification accepted. Please contact the Admissions Team for further information: study@le.ac.uk

Pass Access to H.E. Diploma with 45 credits at Level 3, including 24 credits at Distinction.

Considered alongside other qualifications. Please contact the Admissions Team for further information: study@le.ac.uk

Pass Diploma with 28 points overall.

Qualification accepted. Please contact the Admissions Team for further information: study@le.ac.uk

Considered alongside other qualifications. Please contact the Admissions Team for further information: study@le.ac.uk

Considered alongside other qualifications. Please contact the Admissions Team for further information: study@le.ac.uk

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Considered alongside other qualifications. Please contact the Admissions Team for further information: study@le.ac.uk

Merit in Management and Administration. Other subjects may be considered. Please contact the Admissions Team for further information: study@le.ac.uk

Popular A-level subjects

Sociology

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

History
36%
Psychology
36%
Sociology
35%
English Literature
31%
Law
18%
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Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

History
59%
Government & Politics
45%
Economics
28%
English Literature
23%
Sociology
20%
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alice
29 Feb 24
Criminology BSc (Hons)
Best bits would be the atmosphere and SU Worst bits probably some of the teaching styles...
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Jean Marie Vianney
29 Feb 24
Population Health Sciences PhD, MPhil
Diversity, everyone is welcome at University of...
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University of Leicester
University of Leicester , Leicester

The University of Leicester is a prestigious learning institution which offers ambitious students a diverse and inclusive...

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University Road Leicester Leicestershire LE1 7RH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Leicester  0.4 miles away
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