Sociology and Politics (Placement Year) : BA Hons

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

Includes a placement year for professional work experience
Combines sociology and politics for a broad view of society
Examines how societies function and why inequalities arise
Studies the power structures, policies and decisions governing 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 £3,000
Undergraduate 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 servant
Political researcher
Charity and 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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