BSc (Hons) International Relations and Social Policy

The International Relations and Sociology BSc offered by Aston University is a three to four-year program designed to equip students with vital analytical, research, and communication skills. The course focuses on understanding society, politics, people’s behavior, and the influences of globalization on social dynamics.Course Content: The International Relations and Sociology program integrates theoretical knowledge with practical skills. Year 1 modules cover the fundamentals of politics and sociology. In Year 2, students delve into issues such as the role of media, political theory, social inequality, and culture. In the final year, students can specialize in a preferred area through a dissertation and module selection.Key Modules: Major modules in the course are: Politics and Government, Media and Society, Power and Democracy, Sociological Imaginations, International Relations Theories, Global Crisis and Change, Politics and Protest, among others.Future Careers: Graduates of the International Relations and Sociology course can develop careers in various fields that require analytical and communication skills. These fields include careers in public administration, international organisations, the voluntary sector, social work, teaching, the police service, human resources, marketing, and public relations. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.