BA Politics and Sociology
About this course
BA in Sociology and Politics and International Relations. Core topics include Research Methods. The first year provides a grounding in both politics and sociology. In the second and third years, students choose from a range of option modules drawn from staff research areas. A Politics Dissertation is completed in the final year.
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What students say
Based on about 94 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 16%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Finance Professionals: 13%
- Elementary occupations: 6%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 105 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 23%
- West Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 16%
- London: 31%
- South East: 12%
- South West: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Politics Dissertation
- Research, Reflection and Future Direction
- Doing Social Research
- Feminism
- The American Presidency
- The Conservatives: Crisis and Recovery
- Parliamentary Studies
- Political Legacies of Conflict in Northern Ireland
- International Migration in the Age of Securitisation
- Emotions in Conflict and Cooperation
- Comparative Public Opinion
- Animals and the Environment
- Body and Society
- Social Psychology
- Selfie Society
- Brexit and British Politics
- American Political Development
- The Politics of Slavery
- The Politics of Contemporary British Foreign Policy
- Gender, Race and War
- Grenfell: Violence and the Possibility of Non-Violence
- Race, Caste and Political Theory
- The Political Theory of Disobedience and Protests
- Queer IR: Sexuality and Global Politics
- Drugs and Society
- Sociology of Health and Illness
- International Migration
- How to change the world
- Introduction to Comparative Politics: Europe and the USA
- Race, Ethnicity and Racisms in Britain
- Society in Transformation
- Ways of Researching
- Key Concepts in Politics
- Preparing for your Dissertation
- Doing Qualitative Research
- Political Ideas
- Political Parties in Contemporary Britain
- The Curious Feminist: Gender in Global Politics
- European Union Politics
- Governing Societies in Conflict
- Contemporary Political Philosophy: Theories of Justice
- Sociological Theory Explored
- Media, Culture and The Lifecourse
- Environmental Sociologies
- Youth, Young Adulthood and Society
- Live Sociology
- Gender and Society
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Politics and Sociology at University of Leicester earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,000 and £44,000. The £34,500 median after five years is £8,000 more than the UK median for Sociology.
What do graduates of BA Politics and Sociology at University of Leicester do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Politics and Sociology at University of Leicester?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Politics and Sociology at University of Leicester?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 106 UCAS points.
Does BA Politics and Sociology at University of Leicester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Politics and Sociology at University of Leicester?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.