BA Politics and Sociology
About this course
BA in Politics and Sociology, exploring social science subjects over three years full-time or six years part-time.
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Entry requirements
IB: 33 points overall, including 6,5,5 at Higher Level
What students say
Based on about 112 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 81%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 81%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 65%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 205 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 91%
- Left higher education: 9%
What graduates do next
Based on about 31 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 11%
- Unemployed: 3%
Most common jobs
- Welfare Professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 13%
- Finance Professionals: 9%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 7%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 6%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Who gets in
Based on about 190 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Access course: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Politics and Sociology at Queen's University Belfast earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £30,500. The £27,000 median after fifteen months is £1,000 more than the UK median for Sociology.
What do graduates of BA Politics and Sociology at Queen's University Belfast do next?
91% 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 Queen's University Belfast?
81% 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 Queen's University Belfast?
The typical offer is B at A level, or 33 points in the IB. The average entrant had 139 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Politics and Sociology at Queen's University Belfast?
91% of students continued into their second year, and 9% left higher education.