BA Politics and Sociology
About this course
BA in Politics and Sociology, a sociology and politics and international relations degree exploring theoretical and empirical approaches to political and social ideas and issues. Students study within both the Politics and Sociology departments, taking an interdisciplinary approach to contemporary society in the UK and globally. The first year does not count towards the final degree classification, while the second year contributes 40% and the final year contributes 60%.
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 2 UCAS decisions for BA Politics and Sociology (LL23) at the University of Warwick for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 20 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 96%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 95%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 180 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 8%
- East of England: 11%
- London: 51%
- South East: 18%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Politics and Sociology at University of Warwick earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £31,500 after 3 years, £41,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £57,500. The £41,500 median after five years is £15,000 more than the UK median for Sociology.
What do graduates of BA Politics and Sociology at University of Warwick do next?
90% 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 Warwick?
94% 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 Warwick?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 153 UCAS points.
Does BA Politics and Sociology at University of Warwick include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Politics and Sociology at University of Warwick?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.