Politics and Sociology
About this course
BSc Econ in Sociology, Politics and International Relations. Core topics include Research Methods, Policy Analysis, and Social & Cultural Analysis. This is a joint honours programme combining Politics and Sociology. Modules cover British Politics, International Relations, and Social Research Methods. The course includes modules on the Cold War, EU Politics, and Middle East Politics.
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What students say
Based on about 174 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 66%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 69%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 71%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 56 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 14%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 6%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 23%
- Elementary occupations: 11%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 9%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 7%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 120 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 26%
- South East: 17%
- South West: 16%
- Wales: 31%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
Modules
- Introduction to Social Science Research
- Key Ideas in Social Science
- Introduction to Sociology
- Introduction to Political Science
- Introduction to International Relations
- Introduction to Political Thought
- Introduction to Government
- Social Research Methods
- International Relations of the Cold War
- EU Politics
- From Espionage to Counter-Terrorism: Intelligence in Contemporary Politics
- Ideas and Ideology in British Politics
- Animals, Air, and Areas beyond national jurisdiction - The Politics of Global Environmental Regimes
- Critical Approaches to Middle East Politics
- Revolutionising the Political Order: British Social Theory in the Eighteenth Century
- Gender, Sex and Death in Global Politics
- Damcaniaethu Cyfalafiaeth
- Credoau'r Cymry
- British Politics since 1945
- International Security: Concepts and Issues
- Justice and Politics: Contemporary Political Theory
- International Law in a Changing World
- Cynllunio ar gyfer Iechyd a Lles Cenedlaethau’r Dyfodol
- Contemporary Inequalities
- Social Theory
- Gender Relations and Society
- Race and Racism
- International Politics in the Nuclear Age
- Popular Culture and World Politics
- Justice, Legitimacy and International Law
- Sex, Drugs and Public Policy
- Politics in Practice: Work Placement Module
- Be the Change: Governing without the State
- The Politics of Populism in Europe
- Governing Global Public Health: Viral Pandemics, and the Global Drugs 'Epidemic'
- Conflicts, rivalries and alliances in the "New Middle East"
- The Political Economy of Wales: From Coal to Covid-19
- Economi Wleidyddol Cymru: o 'Oes y glo' i 'Oes y clo'
- Crisis and Commitment in Modern Political Thought
- Comparative Politics
- Y Gyhoeddfa: Democratiaeth, Hunaniaeth, a Rheswm
- US Government and Politics
- Cyfiawnder Byd-eang
- International Relations Dissertation
- Politics Dissertation
- Personality and Power
- Dissertation
- Sociology on the Move
- The Sociology of Stigma
- Live Theory
- Decolonising the Social Sciences
- Comedy, Modernity & Social Theory
- Monsters and Mysteries
- Sociology of Techno-Capitalism
- Environmental Rights, Societal Insights
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Politics and Sociology at Cardiff University earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £27,000 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,000 and £46,000. The £34,500 median after five years is £8,000 more than the UK median for Sociology.
What do graduates of Politics and Sociology at Cardiff University do next?
84% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Politics and Sociology at Cardiff University?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Politics and Sociology at Cardiff University?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 136 UCAS points.
How many students continue on Politics and Sociology at Cardiff University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.