BA (Hons) Social and Political Sciences

The BA in Social and Political Sciences course at the University of York is a combined degree that will challenge students to explore the foundations of political and economic systems, theories of social structure and social change, and the ideas and values that underpin social and political order. This course spans the disciplines of sociology, social psychology, politics, and philosophy, economics and social history.Course Content: Throughout this program, students will investigate the key roles and strategies of international organisations, the political sociology of human rights, citizenship, and the relationship between politics and the media. Core study areas include social theories and social changes, politics, political economy, and the principles of sociological analysis.Key Modules: Core modules include 'Class and Capitalism in the Neoliberal World', 'Racism and xenophobia', 'World Disorders', 'Understanding Social and Political Research', 'Contemporary Political Philosophy', and 'Revolutions'.Accreditations: The University of York is accredited by the Department for Education (DfE), the University Council for Modern Languages (UCML) & the Association of British Language Tutors (ABLT).Future Careers: The knowledge and skills acquired from the BA in Social and Political Sciences course have enabled past graduates to gain employment in a diverse range of occupations in the civil service, educational institutions, non-governmental organizations, journalism and the media. This program also slots students into an advantageous position for postgraduate study.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page: BA Social and Political Sciences