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.This joint degree is 50:50 between Politics and Sociology, with an optional split of 75:25 in the final year.You can focus on a range of sub-fields including:Political TheorySocial theoryComparative politicsGender and sexualityRace and differenceInternational relationsInternational political economyMedia and cultureInternational developmentPolitical and social theory provides the foundation for this degree. You then have the choice to tailor your degree with optional modules.