UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: LL23

Politics and Sociology

Name: Politics and Sociology
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University of Surrey

Guildford, England

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4 yearsDuration

N/ATuition Fee

£31,000Avg. Graduate Salary

90%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the BSc (Hons) Politics and Sociology at University of Surrey. Based in Guildford, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Why choose this course -Politics and sociology is about people power: how can we harness the structures of politics and society enable us to address shared social challenges. -Take the opportunity to get industry-ready with our award-winning Professional Training placements. -Our course will introduce you to the most important social policy questions in the UK, around Europe, and the world, and explore how those who make decisions impact on others. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 97% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £29,000 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 82% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Political Theory

Sociological Perspectives and Methods

Social Policy and Welfare Systems

Power

Ideology and Political Institutions

Research Methods in Social Sciences

Contemporary Social Problems and Inequality

Comparative Politics and Governance

Dissertation or Research Project

UCAS Code:LL23

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB - BBB

Overall: ABB-BBB Applicants taking an A level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass the practical element. We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking.

International Baccalaureate

33 - 32 points

Overall: 33-32 GCSE or Equivalent: English A HL4/SL4 or English B HL5/SL6 and Mathematics (either course) HL4/SL4.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6.5	5.5	5.5	6	5.5
PTE Academic	67	—	—	—	—

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

Fee information is not yet available. Please check the university website for details.

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📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Surrey

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£27,000	£31,000	£33,000
3 years	£25,500	£29,000	£33,000
5 years	£28,000	£36,000	£44,000

UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course

UK average

Salary 3 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary

This course

£29,000

UK average

£28,000

Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 29% above UK average salary

This course

£36,000

UK average

£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-03-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

77%Working

5%Studying

12%Work & Study

4%Seeking Work

65%Professional Jobs

Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

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

92%

Overall

Teaching on my course

90%

Learning opportunities

93%

Assessment and feedback

91%

Academic support

96%

Organisation and management

88%

Learning resources

94%

Student voice

89%

Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2

90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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