BSc Politics and Sociology
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Sociology and Politics and International Relations, exploring contemporary political and social structures. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Policy Analysis, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Social & Cultural Analysis, and Global & Comparative Perspective.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB-BBB IB: 33-32. BTEC: DDD-DDM.
What students say
Based on about 69 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 130 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 86%
- Left higher education: 14%
What graduates do next
Based on about 130 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 12%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 8%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 19%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 13%
- Administrative occupations: 12%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 7%
- Protective service occupations: 6%
- Find their work meaningful: 86%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 76%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 58%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 330 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 40%
- South East: 39%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Conceptualising The Social World
- Politics Of Crisis
- Researching The Social World
- Introduction To Politics
- Social Divisions And Contexts
- Making Public Policy: Theory And Practice
- Global Social Challenges: Research, Policy, Impact
- International Political Economy
- Migration And The Politics Of Identity
- Quantitative Research Methods
- International Organisations
- Poverty, Politics And Welfare
- Them And Us: Comparative Government & Politics
- Work, Employment And Society In Global Context
- Elections And Voters: Understanding Political Choice
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Communication In Society
- The Evolution Of Contemporary International Society
- Research Methods
- The Global South: Perspectives, Politics And Challenges
- New Directions In Sociology
- The Transformation Of Contemporary Europe
- Negotiating Politics And Policy
- Populism And Democracy In Comparative Perspective
- Understanding Sexualities
- Goodbye Lenin: Democratisation In Eastern Europe And Beyond
- Political Communication
- Politics Of The Greater China Region
- Sociology Of Education
- Travel And Tourism
- Us Foreign Policy In Transition
- Engendering World Politics
- Cultures Of Race And Racism
- Security And Diplomacy In Europe
- Political Leadership
- Youth, Culture And Media
- Activism, Participation And Party Organisation
- Ethics, Killing, And War
- Hate Crime
- Queer Studies Now
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Politics and Sociology at University of Surrey earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £39,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,000 and £57,500. The £39,500 median after five years is £13,000 more than the UK median for Sociology.
What do graduates of BSc Politics and Sociology at University of Surrey do next?
86% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Politics and Sociology at University of Surrey?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Politics and Sociology at University of Surrey?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 121 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Politics and Sociology at University of Surrey?
86% of students continued into their second year, and 14% left higher education.