BA Politics, Sociology and East European Studies with a Year Abroad

The Politics, Sociology and East European Studies with a Year Abroad BA at University College London (UCL) is a full-time, four-year undergraduate degree program. This interdisciplinary course allows students to delve into the socio-political realities of Eastern Europe whilst gaining a well-rounded understanding of the intricacies of politics and sociology on a broader scale. Students spend their third year studying abroad at an East European University, thereby gaining first-hand experience with the regional cultures, politics, and societies.Course Content: The course is spread over four years and involves the study of core and optional modules in Politics, Sociology, and East European Studies. The initial phase of the course is based on developing fundamental understanding; advancing further, students are exposed more comprehensively to the intricacies of East European Studies and given the choice of choosing from a wide pool of modules. The third year is spent studying in an East European university, providing students a first-hand experience of Eastern European social and political realities.Key Modules: Key modules include Introduction to Political Science, Introduction to European History, and Sociological Theory. Optional modules cover a broad spectrum like Democracy and Democratisation, Political Economy, Migration and Society, and various language modules, including Polish, Serbian/Croatian/Bosnian, and Ukrainian.Future Careers: Graduates of this program have gone onto careers in a variety of fields, including non-governmental organisations, the civil service, financial services, journalism, and academia among others. The skills and knowledge gained from this course are also highly applicable to roles that require strong analytical skills, understanding of sociopolitical systems, and socio-cultural adaptability.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.