Politics and Sociology BA (Hons)
University of Sheffield
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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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This is the perfect course if you’re looking to understand how personal attitudes and experiences relate to wider issues in politics. Youll be able to explore modules from both disciplines, which means you can analyse key topics such as globalisation, migration and gender from a political perspective and then examine how issues such as these impact our society.**Study the big societal challenges in the world - applying your knowledge of political and sociological theory and policy analysis to ...Read more

This is the perfect course if you’re looking to understand how personal attitudes and experiences relate to wider issues in politics. You'll be able to explore modules from both disciplines, which means you can analyse key topics such as globalisation, migration and gender from a political perspective and then examine how issues such as these impact our society.


Study the big societal challenges in the world - applying your knowledge of political and sociological theory and policy analysis to address global issues.

You will be introduced to political theory and the big issues in contemporary politics. Expert academics with real industry experience will teach you how to analyse political ideas, institutions and practices, and you can choose from a variety of fascinating topics ranging from political economy, to human rights and security.The modules you study in sociology blend excellently with what you will learn in politics, while offering a different perspective on topics such as health, gender and migration. You'll also learn the fundamentals of sociological analysis, and study modern industrial societies - patterns of social change, social interaction and the sociology of everyday life.You’ll also receive training in research techniques. You will apply these skills, along with knowledge you have gained throughout your taught modules, to carry out your own research project in your final year in a topic of your choice.


Why study this course?

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Supporting you with the transition to degree-level study

- as part of your politics studies, we hold study skills workshops in your first year, which take you through everything you need to know about university study, such as referencing, academic writing and building your employability skills.-


Greater employability

- a dedicated module in your third year, 'Value of Sociology', helps you understand the transferable skills gained from the degree, which can be applied in a range of careers.-


Get more out of your degree

- you’ll have the opportunity to study abroad, undertake a placement year or take part in a whole host of other global and work experiences.-


Learn from people making real change

- our academics’ research has helped shape policy on a range of topics like digital campaigning, access to education and social media.

Key stats

Sociology
WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
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1/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
19th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
18th
Humanities (Non-Specific)
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Social Sciences (Non-Specific)
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Social Sciences (Non-Specific) graduate salary at this uni
£17,000
UK Social Sciences (Non-Specific) graduate salary
£18,000
What students say
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20 Feb 25

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Poppy
14 Feb 25

There is a lot of support available at the university, however sometimes this isn't widely publicized, as a result some students are unaware of the support on offer and go..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level:

ABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AAABB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

33 Grades / Points required

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

H2,H2,H2,H2,H3,H3 Grades / Points required

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

DD Grades / Points required

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

DDD Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

B Grades / Points required

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Award of Access to HE Diploma in either Law, Business Management, Humanities or Social Sciences, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 30 at Distinction and 15 at Merit

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+ B at A Level

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+ AB at A Level

Popular A-level subjects

Social Sciences (Non-Specific)

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

Sociology
40%
History
35%
Government & Politics
33%
Psychology
25%
English Literature
22%
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