BSc (Econ) Politics & Sociology

The Politics and Sociology BSc Econ course offered by Cardiff University is a full-time, three-year course. This degree combines the study of two social sciences, enabling you to critically analyse a broad range of issues relating to political institutions, processes, and sociological phenomenon. It is suitable for anyone interested in understanding the social and political world.Course Content: The course content is designed to engage students in a study of politics, focusing on topics such as power, freedom, conflict, legitimacy, accountability, and governance. In sociology, students will study topics such as social theory, social identity, social structure, social change, culture and communications, and the methods used in social research. Key Modules: The course includes core modules in politics and sociology, such as 'Understanding Political Sociology', 'Equality and Justice', 'Contemporary Political Theory', 'Understanding Social Change', and 'Sociological Theory'. Optional modules such as 'International Relations', 'Global Political Economy', 'Devolved Politics in the UK', 'Work, Employment, and Global Capitalism', 'Societies of Consumption', and 'Digital Society' are also part of the program.Accreditations: The course is approved by the British Sociological Association (BSA), the professional subject association for sociologists in the UK, which promotes Sociology, supports sociologists, and is the public face of Sociology in Britain.Future Careers: Graduates of this course pursue a wide variety of careers, including those in both public and private sectors. These sectors may include roles in government, international organisations, charities, think tanks, and the media. More specifically, these careers can relate to social policy, journalism, human resources, marketing, PR, and a range of related areas.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.