BA (Hons) International Relations and Sociology at University of Derby

Take an interdisciplinary approach to the study of world affairs and global issues and tackle a range of issues to gain an insight into the trends that affect human societies, policies and the planet so you can navigate and influence some of the world’s most important questions and problems. Explore how the modern world has developed, where it’s going, and ways to bring about change for the better.

Faculty: College of Health and Humanities  |  Department: Joint Honours  |  Duration: Full-time: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Derby, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Introduction to World Politics, Theory and Practice of Politics, Thinking Sociologically, Making Modern Britain, Media, Culture and Society, ​​Investigating Society: Truth, Ethics and Justice​, Media, Culture and Society.

Career pathways

Because this course delivers such a broad spectrum of skills and insights, it’s no surprise to find our graduates excelling in a wide variety of careers where critical thinking, analytical know-how and research abilities are valued.

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