Politics and Sociology BSc (Hons)
University of SurreyStag Hill, United Kingdom
Course overview
Contemporary politics is dominated by competing movements for social change. Our BSc Politics and Sociology degree focuses on the most pressing challenges of our time. You’ll learn how to think critically about important social policy questions in the UK, and the world, and explore how those who make decisions impact on others.
You’ll graduate with a wide range of transferable skills that are highly sought after by employers.
Key highlights
- Focuses on the most pressing political and social challenges of our time
- Critical thinking about social policy questions in the UK and worldwide
- Explores how decision-makers impact on others
- Develops transferable skills highly sought after by employers
Entry requirements
- GCSE: 4/C — to include English Language, Mathematics
- BTEC: DDD-DDM — BTECs More info BSc (Hons): DDD-DDM.GCSE or equivalent: English Language at Grade 4 (C) and Mathematics at Grade 4 (C).
- International Baccalaureate: 33 — International Baccalaureate Diploma More info BSc (Hons):33-32.GCSE or equivalent: English A HL4/SL4 or English B HL5/SL6 and Mathematics (either course) HL4/SL4.
- Access to HE Diploma — with 45 Level 3 credits overall including 30 at Distinction and 15 at Merit - 27 at Distinction and 18 credits at Merit
- Scottish Highers: AABBB — More info BSc (Hons; ABBBB
- Welsh Baccalaureate — More info BSc (Hons): ABB-BBB from a combination of the Adv
Scholarships
International Excellence Award (Undergraduate)
The scholarship is awarded as a £5,000 fee waiver.
Up to £5,000The Professor GQ Max Lu Global Scholarship
The total value of the award is £30,000 (£10,000 x 3 years).
Up to £30,000
Careers this course leads to
- Policy analyst
- Social researcher
- Parliamentary researcher
- Civil servant
- Public affairs officer
- Charity campaigns officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £22,900 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Surrey, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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