BSc Sociology and Politics
Aberystwyth UniversityAberystwyth, United Kingdom
Course overview
Why study
Sociology and Politics at Aberystwyth University? Our distinctive field-based approach to sociology will help to highlight the significance of space and place for the study of political behaviour. We draw on our research strengths to ensure that you are exposed to cutting-edge theoretical and empirical understandings of the social and political world, and to enable your learning experience to reap positive benefits from the latest developments in both disciplines.
You will learn how to critically evaluate ideas, concepts and approaches within both fields of sociology and politics. You will be taught and mentored by enthusiastic lecturers who are committed to providing you with an outstanding and dynamic learning environment. You will become part of the world's first ever Department of International Politics, founded in 1919.
You will have the opportunity to take part in our prestigious Parliamentary Placement scheme alongside an MP (House of Commons, Westminster) or a Member of the Senedd (Senedd Cymru [Welsh Parliament], Cardiff). You will be able to participate in our Crisis Games - a role-playing exercise in political, economic and diplomatic manoeuvres which will develop your negotiation and communication, critical thinking, teamwork and problem-solving skills. A highlight of the course.
You will have the opportunity to develop your political journalist skills by contributing to the oldest student-run international Politics journal in the UK, Interstate, which is based within the Department of International Politics, and which will be a worthwhile and fulfilling extra-curricular activity. Lecturers in the Department of International Politics are all research active and qualified to PhD level, and most also have a PGCHE. Department of Geography and Earth Science: lecturers are all qualified to PhD level or working towards a PhD.
Key highlights
- Parliamentary Placement with an MP or a Member of the Senedd
- Crisis Games role-play builds negotiation, teamwork and problem-solving skills
- Contribute to Interstate, UK's oldest student-run international politics journal
- Field-based sociology exploring space and place in political behaviour
- Join the world's first Department of International Politics, founded 1919
- Taught by research-active lecturers, all qualified to PhD level
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 96-120 — UCAS Tariff 120 - 96 A Levels BBB-CCC GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4): English or Welsh and Mathematics BTEC National Diploma: DDM-MMM International Baccalaureate: 30-26 European Baccalaureate: 75%-65% overall Engl…
- A-level: BBB-CCC — UCAS Tariff 120 - 96 A Levels BBB-CCC GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4): English or Welsh and Mathematics BTEC National Diploma: DDM-MMM International Baccalaureate: 30-26 European Baccalaureate: 75%-65% overall Engl…
- GCSE: C/4 — to include English
- BTEC: DDM-MMM — BTEC National Diploma
- International Baccalaureate: 26-30 — …grade C/4): English or Welsh and Mathematics BTEC National Diploma: DDM-MMM International Baccalaureate: 30-26 European Baccalaureate: 75%-65% overall English Language Requirements: See our Undergraduate English Language Re…
Scholarships
Aberystwyth Regional Scholarships
Students will be eligible for a £2,000 reduction in tuition fees for each year of their studies at Aberystwyth University.
Up to £2,000Caru Aber International Award
Caru Aber International Award gives a £1,000 tuition fee discount (for every year of study) to any international fee-paying students who spent a period of time studying with us as an associate student.
Up to £1,000International Accommodation Award
This award means that for students who choose to live in our on-campus Cwrt Mawr housing, there is no cost for the first year of study.
International Family Award
International Family Award – giving you a £1,000 reduction in tuition fees for every year of your studies.
Up to £1,000Margaret Evelyn “Lynne” Williams Bursary
The Bursary is worth £500 during the first year of study and a maximum of two awards will be available each year.
Up to £500Mathematics Department Award
Up to £500 a year.
Music Scholarships
£650 a year Music Scholarships are open to UK and international applicants.
Up to £650Waldo Williams Scholarship
Successful applicants could receive up to £500 in their first year.
Welsh Medium Study Bursary
Up to £400 a year - for following part or all of your course through the medium of Welsh.
Careers this course leads to
- Political researcher
- Parliamentary assistant
- Policy officer
- Political journalist
- Social researcher
- Civil servant
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £19,190 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 Aberystwyth University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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