BA Politics and Sociology at University of Exeter

Combining Politics and Sociology enables you to study the social organisation, economy and cosmology of a range of societies together with their political ideas, institutions and practices You’ll study topics as diverse as class and social inequality, health and disability, globalisation, crime, countercultures, family life, gender and the development of cities Our broad range of optional modules across Politics and Sociology gives you the flexibility to tailor your degree to your interests and career ambitions

Duration: 3 years; 4 years with Study Abroad; 4 years with Employment Experience  |  Study mode: full-time (variants: with Study Abroad; with Employment Experience)  |  Intake: 2027 entry  |  Location: Exeter, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The BA Politics and Sociology degree programme is made up of compulsory (core) and optional modules, which are worth 15 or 30 credits each. Full-time undergraduate students need to complete modules worth a total of 120 credits each year. You will take half your credits in Politics and the remaining credits in Sociology. - Alongside your main degree you may be eligible (depending on your course) to choose modules from another subject to broaden your skills and interests. - Essential skills for your future, including communication, problem-solving, teamwork and digital confidence.

Career pathways

The broad range of transferable skills gained on a Politics and Sociology degree enable graduates to pursue further study or employment in a wide range of careers including: Charities and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in the UK and abroad

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