BA Politics & Sociology

The Politics and Sociology BA at the University of Leicester is a three-year full-time undergraduate degree that aims to equip students with an understanding of society’s impact on politics as well as politics’ role in shaping societies. This course provides an opportunity to gain critical thinking abilities and hone transferable skills. Course Content: The curriculum supports students in combining the study of political structures, power relations, social diversity and change, with the exploration of global and local socio-political challenges. This comprehensive approach provides students with a deep and nuanced understanding of the world and their places within it, while enhancing their abilities to influence social and political structures.Key Modules: The course covers a variety of topics including Understanding Global Society, Politics in the Modern World, Political Analysis, Economy and Society, and Comparative Politics. Students are also expected to conduct a dissertation in their final year. Accreditations: The course does not specifically mention any accreditations.Future Careers: Graduates from this program have gone on to work in a variety of sectors such as business and finance, charities, and NGOs, civil service, media and journalism, politics and government, PR and marketing, and teaching and education.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.