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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: L3LF

Sociology with Politics and International Studies

Ulster University
Belfast, Northern Ireland
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3 yearsDuration
£17,490Per Year (Intl)
£34,000Avg. Graduate Salary
84%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Ulster University, the BSc (Hons) Sociology with Politics and International Studies provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Sociology is concerned with developing theories and concepts to explain the origins and nature of the contemporary social world and seeks to justify such theories through systematically collected evidence. A central aim is to provide students with explanatory frameworks relevant to both the wider society in which they will live and the employment settings in which they will work. Through the Sociology curriculum, you can explore in depth a range of social issues in contemporary Ireland and the world, and understandings of advanced industrial societies, digital society, global development, e... International tuition fees are £17,490 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a 81% continuation rate, and 74% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Sociology Foundations and Theory
Contemporary Social Issues
Research Methods and Data Analysis
Political Systems and Governance
Global Development and Inequality
Digital Society and Social Change
Work
Employment and Organisations
International Relations and Conflict Studies
UCAS Code:L3LF
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BCC

Applicants can satisfy the requirement for the third A-Level Grade by substituting a combination of alternative qualifications recognised by the University.

International Baccalaureate

24 points

To include 12 points at Higher Level. Grade 4 in Higher or Subsidiary Level English Language is also required.

UCAS Points104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,490

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£52,470

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Ulster University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£30,000£34,000£35,000

UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-01-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

67%Working
7%Studying
12%Work & Study
7%Seeking Work
50%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-01-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
84%
Learning opportunities
88%
Assessment and feedback
86%
Academic support
89%
Organisation and management
87%
Learning resources
84%
Student voice
69%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
87%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Ulster University

Ulster University offers Sociology with Politics and International Studies as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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