BSc (Hons) International Relations and Sociology at Aston University

Our BSc (Hons) International Relations and Sociology at Aston University provides a comprehensive understanding of the major political and social issues faced by governments and international actors across the world. You will become an expert critical thinker, equipped with the skills and knowledge to understand and address inequalities, social constraints, societal dynamics, conflicts and global issues.

Faculty: College of Business and Social Sciences  |  Duration: 3 or 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time (optional/integrated placement year)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

First year core modules: Learning and Working in a Digital World, Ideas that Shape Society, Power in Society, Understanding International Relations, Investigating Society and Culture, The Making of the Modern World and others. Second year core modules: Research Methods, Theories and Issues in International Relations, Global Security Studies, Social Theory for a Changing World. Placement year core modules: Integrated Placement Year.

Career pathways

Our BSc (Hons) International Relations and Sociology programme will prepare you for a range of careers across the public, private and third sectors. Our graduates are among the highest paid in the country, earning on average £38,100 five years after graduating (Sociology, Longitudinal Education Outcomes, 2025).

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