Politics and Sociology BA (Hons)
University of Warwick
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Why are some people uninterested in elections? Does surveillance benefit society? If these questions fascinate you, this degree could be the right fit for you. Learn how to think critically about contemporary society in the UK and beyond. Enrich your understanding of key concepts such as gender and the state.On this joint degree, you will be a member of both the Politics and Sociology departments. Both departments are in the same building on campus and are closely associated.This joint honours ...Read more

Why are some people uninterested in elections? Does surveillance benefit society? If these questions fascinate you, this degree could be the right fit for you. Learn how to think critically about contemporary society in the UK and beyond. Enrich your understanding of key concepts such as gender and the state.On this joint degree, you will be a member of both the Politics and Sociology departments. Both departments are in the same building on campus and are closely associated.This joint honours degree explores theoretical and empirical approaches to political and social ideas and issues, and the impact of these on our everyday lives. An interdisciplinary approach encourages you to consider the world from different political and sociological perspectives.It enables you to think critically about contemporary society in the UK and beyond. It also encourages you to explore sub-fields such as gender and sexuality, race and difference, international relations, international political economy, sociology of media and culture, and international development.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
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64/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
6th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
10th
Politics
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 - 80 = 20% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
20%
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100%
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Average salary
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Politics graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
UK Politics graduate salary
£23,000
Sociology
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 - 80 = 20% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
20%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
100%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Sociology graduate salary at this uni
£21,000
UK Sociology graduate salary
£20,000
What students say
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Annabelle
15 Feb 24

The campus environment at Warwick University is very friendly. There is lots of open space and during the spring time, the campus is filled with flowers and beautiful greenery...Read more

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Talia
13 Feb 24

I could not be happier that I got into Warwick University. The campus is great, and everything you need is here. No accommodation is too far away from central campus so everything..Read more

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A level

A level:

AAB Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

34 Grades / Points required

Offers exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking.

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Popular A-level subjects

Sociology

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

Sociology
49%
History
43%
English Literature
32%
Psychology
30%
Government & Politics
25%
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Politics

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

History
56%
Government & Politics
46%
Economics
42%
Mathematics
40%
English Literature
27%
HESA

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

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Latest reviews

Latest Sociology reviews

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Annabelle
15 Feb 24
Sociology BA (Hons)
The campus environment at Warwick University is very friendly. There is lots of open space and during the spring time, the campus is filled with flowers and beautiful greenery....
Read more
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Talia
13 Feb 24
Politics and Sociology BA (Hons)
I could not be happier that I got into Warwick University. The campus is great, and everything you need is here. No accommodation is too far away from central campus so everything...
Read more
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University of Warwick
Academic Office University Road Coventry CV4 7AL United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Canley  0.8 miles away

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