Sociology and Politics : BA Hons
Lancaster UniversityLancaster, UK
Course overview
Explore an intriguing and powerful combination of subjects. Studying Sociology and Politics together will illuminate the world around you. Sociology reveals how societies function, and why they often fail to work equally for everyone.
While Politics examines the power structures, policies and decisions that govern daily life.
Key highlights
- Combines study of how societies function with power structures and policy
- Examines why societies often fail to work equally for everyone
- Explores the policies and decisions that govern daily life
Entry requirements
- Welsh Baccalaureate — in place of one
- BTEC: DM — combined with A levels
- BTEC: DD — combined with A levels
- A-level: BC — plus BTEC at D 30 points overall with 15 points from the best 3 HL subjects We are happy to admit applicants on the basis of five Highers, but where we require a specific subject at A level, we will typically require an Advanced Higher in that subject; combined with BTEC
Scholarships
Lancaster Sanctuary Scholarship
Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship – International
The award will be worth £3,000 and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction, each year of study, for undergraduate programmes.
Up to £3,000Undergraduate International Regional Scholarship
The award will be worth £3,000 and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction, each year of study, for undergraduate courses.
Up to £3,000
Careers this course leads to
- Policy Officer
- Social Researcher
- Civil Service Officer
- Political Researcher
- Charity Campaigns Officer
- Local Government Officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,050 | International: £26,300
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 Lancaster University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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