BA International Relations and Sociology
About this course
BA (Hons) in Sociology and Politics and International Relations. Core topics include Social & Cultural Analysis, Policy Analysis, Statistics, and Research Methods. A placement year is available between the second and final stage. The final year includes an independent research project and a policy brief addressing issues for external audiences.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 112 A level: BBC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 15, Merit: 24, Pass: 6 English language: IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)
What students say
Based on about 53 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 81%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 135 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 86%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 14%
What graduates do next
Based on about 32 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Welfare Professionals: 14%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 12%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 9%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 40%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 25%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 195 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 58%
- West Midlands: 18%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 4%
- South East: 3%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 80 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 87%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 9%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Placement Learning and Professional Development
- Introduction to World Politics
- Theory and Practice of Politics
- Thinking Sociologically
- Making Modern Britain
- Media, Culture and Society
- ​​Investigating Society: Truth, Ethics and Justice​
- Capitalism, Culture and Class: Social Theory in Classical Modernity
- Globalisation and Social Change
- Researching Society 3: Statistics in Social Research
- Sociology of Gender and Sexuality
- Environmental Politics
- Theories of International Relations
- Effecting Change
- Qualitative Research: Methods, Ethics and Application
- Independent Study
- Kittens, Cupcakes, and Capitalism: A User’s Guide to the 21st Century
- The Sociology of Politics and Protest
- World in Conflict: War, Terrorism and Societies
- Gender and Inequality in the Global Age
- Digital Futures and the Global Networked Society
- Health, Illness and Social Justice
- Populism, Extremism & Violence
- Independent Study in International Relations and Politics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA International Relations and Sociology at University of Derby earn?
The median salary is £25,500 after 15 months, £20,500 after 3 years, £24,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £29,500. The £24,000 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Sociology.
What do graduates of BA International Relations and Sociology at University of Derby do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA International Relations and Sociology at University of Derby?
81% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA International Relations and Sociology at University of Derby?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 100 UCAS points.
Does BA International Relations and Sociology at University of Derby include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA International Relations and Sociology at University of Derby?
86% of students continued into their second year, and 14% left higher education.