BA (Hons) Politics and Sociology at University of Portsmouth

On this Politics and Sociology degree, you'll explore the key social and political challenges shaping our world, from inequality and climate crises to human rights and global security, while developing the skills to drive meaningful change. Explore the forces shaping our world today. Investigate power, inequality, and social change across communities, nations, and global systems.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich with work placement  |  Study mode: full-time (sandwich/placement option)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In each year, you need to study modules worth a total of 120 credits. Modules include Digital Literacy, Sustainability and AI; Interactive Learning Skills and Communication; Introduction to Anthropology; Introduction to Politics and International Relations; Introduction to Sustainability and the Environment; Introduction to Urban Studies; Legal Ethics; Legal Skills, Analysis and Discourse; Research Methods, Critical Thinking and Expression; Analysing Politics: Britain and Beyond.

Career pathways

This degree equips you to make a meaningful impact in areas such as public policy, international relations and social research, preparing you to become an inquisitive, informed citizen and an active participant in civic life. With a Politics and Sociology degree, you’ll be equipped to make a meaningful impact in society through a wide range of career paths.

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