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BA Politics and Sociology
UCAS code: LL23
The degree has been especially designed for students who wish to study both Politics and Sociology.
Year One
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Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
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International Relations since 1945 |
Introduction to Political Systems |
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Introduction to Politics |
Society in Transformation |
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Social Change, Identity & Behaviour |
Research Methods I |
Year Two
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Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
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Research Methods II |
Two of the following: Political Ideas International Security Studies The Making of Contemporary Political Analysis |
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Social Class and Inequalities |
Plus one of the following: Japan, Culture, History and Power Gender, Sex and Morality Sociology of Deviance Youth Culture and Politics |
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Plus one of the following: Government and Democracy in the UK European Union Politics Globalisation |
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Year Three
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Semester 1 and Semester 2 |
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Dissertation (two modules) in either Politics or Sociology (one per semester) |
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Plus four optional modules (two per semester) in Politics and Sociology |
More details about our modules
Entry Requirements for 2012
A/AS levels:
Three A levels usually required. Two AS levels considered in place of one A level. General Studies accepted. Key skills welcomed in addition and may be included in any offer. Equivalent Tariff points may be offered (320).
Typical offer: ABB
Other qualifications:
- GCSE: No specific requirements.
- Access to HE courses: Pass relevant diploma with some credits at distinction.
- European Baccalaureate: Pass with 70% overall.
- International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 32 points minimum.
- BTEC Nationals: Full Diploma DDM.
Interviews not normally required. All applicants receiving an offer will be invited to visit the Department.
