Politics and Sociology (BSc Econ) at Cardiff University
Cardiff, United Kingdom
- Tuition Fee £ 18,700
- Country Rank-
- Duration36 Months
- Score IELTS: 6.5
Program Overview
Sociology in context
Explore sociology in a range on contexts such as globalisation, education, social media, culture and consumption and ethnic relations.
Links to political institutions
Benefit from links to Westminster parliament, Senedd Cymru, the European Union and NATO.
Experience politics in action
Choose a module taught in-conjunction with Westminster which includes teaching by clerks of the House of Commons and study visits.
Study Britain and beyond
Explore politics in Britain & further afield as well as the influence of multi-national organisations.
Placement opportunities
Undertake a placement with the help of our dedicated Employability and Placement manager.
Many students find studying a joint honours programme stimulating and rewarding as they are able to observe both similarities and differences between the two subjects. By combining Politics and sociology, you will gain a variety of transferable skills and knowledge beneficial for your future.
The field of politics allows you to explore how parliaments and governments function and evaluate political ideas such as power, freedom, democracy, conflict, legitimacy or accountability as well as incorporating international relations.
Modules are varied, allowing you to explore how politics works in Britain and further afield as well as investigate how public policy is made. Other strands of work discuss justice, democracy, human rights and international relations; providing you with a broad understanding of politics tailored to your own particular needs.
This degree aims to provide you with an excellent understanding of politics and government while also equipping you with associated intellectual and communications skills that will be of value whether you work in government or in the private or voluntary sectors.
Sociology is dedicated to the study of social life as found in groups, institutions and societies. It provides the critical tools for handling the analysis of all aspects of social conduct, from face-to-face interactions to how economic forces shape and are shaped by global society.
This course uses a wide range of approaches to help you learn the methods and ideas needed to make your own contribution to understanding and improving society.
As a joint honours student, you will find that often there are complementary issues and perspectives that link subjects, be they critical analysis, historical contexts or recent research.
Cost Of Studying At Cardiff University
Interest rates as low as 8.9% *
250K+
Students Assisted
800Cr+
Loan Amount Disbursed
5000+
Loans Sanctioned
