BA Politics and Sociology at University of Sheffield

Programme overview

A dual honours degree linking personal attitudes and social experience to wider political issues. Students take modules from both disciplines and analyse topics such as globalisation, migration and gender from political and sociological perspectives.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences | Department: School of Sociological Studies, Politics and International Relations | Duration: 3 years full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core politics modules such as Political Analysis 1 and Thinking Politically: Key Concepts are combined with sociology modules on social theory, social inequalities and social divisions. Options include British politics, global political economy, international relations and critical social theory.

Career pathways

Suited to jobs in government, PR and journalism, policy analysis, human resources or academia; alumni work in political and administrative organisations, government, the charitable sector, education, the media and research.

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Entry requirements

Typical offer (standard): A levels ABB. A levels plus a fourth Level 3 qualification: BBB plus B in the EPQ, or BBB plus B in Core Maths. International Baccalaureate: 33 (32 with B in the extended essay). BTEC Extended Diploma: DDD. BTEC Diploma: DD plus B at A level. Scottish Highers: AAABB. Welsh Baccalaureate plus 2 A levels: B plus AB. Access to HE Diploma: Law, Business Management, Humanities or Social Sciences, 45 Level 3 credits including 30 at Distinction and 15 at Merit. Other requirements: GCSE Maths grade 4/C. Contextual (Access Sheffield) offers are available for eligible applicants at a reduced grade. English language for international applicants: GCSE English Language grade 4/C; IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each component; or an alternative acceptable English language qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Standard annual undergraduate tuition fee for new home students; reduced for year abroad/placement years. Source

International applicants: GBP 27,650 a year (2027/28). Standard annual undergraduate tuition fee; the fee shown is for year one and may be reduced for a year abroad or year in industry. Excludes additional costs. Overseas fee-paying students; fixed fee guarantee for the duration of study. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

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