BA (Hons) Sociology and Politics (Study Abroad) at Lancaster University

Programme overview

Explore an intriguing and powerful combination of subjects. Studying Sociology and Politics together will illuminate the world around you. Sociology reveals how societies function, and why they often fail to work equally for everyone.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences | Department: School of Social Sciences | Duration: Full time 4 years | Study mode: full-time (includes a year studying abroad) | Location: Lancaster, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Thinking Sociologically, Parties, Populism and Protest, Researching Society: Principles and Practices. Year 2 core modules: Global Social Theory: Connecting Sociologies, Theories of Power and the State, Designing Sociological Research, Understanding Political Research. Year 3 core modules: Your Year Abroad. Year 4 optional modules include Politics and International Relations Dissertation, Sociology Independent Project, Advanced Sociological Theories and Applications, Critical Political Theory, Critical Studies of War and Security.

Career pathways

This degree provides an impressive combination of skills, knowledge and experience. You will be able to critically analyse social and political issues and think creatively about possible solutions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels: BBB. Access to HE Diploma: 24 Level 3 credits at Distinction plus 21 Level 3 credits at Merit. BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM. BTEC in combination with A levels: A level at grade B plus BTEC(s) at DM, or A level at grade C plus BTEC(s) at DD, or A levels at grade BC plus BTEC at D. International Baccalaureate: 30 points overall with 15 points from the best 3 HL subjects. T levels: Merit overall. GCSE requirements: English Language grade 4/C. English language requirements: If English is not your first language, we require an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component for this programme.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee for a 12-month session Source

International applicants: GBP 26,300 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee for a 12-month session Source

Duration: Full time 4 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-to-apply/

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