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BA Politics and Sociology

University of Leicester ( Navitas ), United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Politics has been taught at Leicester since the 1940s, and we have always been at the cutting edge of British political science. We were one of the first Sociology departments to be established in the UK. We now have an international reputation, a wealth of experience in teaching, and an enviable research pedigree. Politics and Sociology are intrinsically linked as politics and policies often seek to address social issues. Throughout your degree, you will explore these links and be challenged to look at the world through a new political and sociological perspective. You will also gain an understanding of the critical aspects of political systems, both here in the UK and further afield.

General Eligibility

A/AS Levels: ABB-BBB. All subjects accepted. Two AS-levels are considered in place of one A-level.

EPQ with A-levels: BBB-BBC + EPQ at grade B.

Access to HE Diploma: Pass diploma with 45 credits at Level 3, including 24 credits at Distinction.

International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 28 points overall.

BTEC Nationals: Full Diploma with DDM.

Part Time Work Details

Twenty hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Core modules

  • Case Studies in Politics, Power and Ethics

  • Politics, Power and Ethics

  • Society in Transformation (double module)

  • Sociology in Practice (dual module)

Option modules

Choose two optional modules from:

  • Comparative European Politics

  • Political Concepts

  • Power in the World Economy

2 Year 2

Core modules

  • Political Analysis 1: Understanding Political Science Research

  • Political Analysis 2: Preparing for Your Dissertation

Option modules

Choose two Sociology option modules from:

  • Sociological Theory Explored

  • Interpreting Sociological Texts

  • Live Sociology

  • Gender and Society

  • Plus one Politics option module from:

  • Political Ideas

  • The Making of Contemporary US Foreign Policy

  • Political Parties in Contemporary Britain

  • Sex and Gender in Global Politics

Plus one Politics option module from:

  • European Union Politics

  • Foreign Policy Analysis

  • Governing Societies in Conflict

  • Latin American Politics

  • Contemporary Political Philosophy: Theories of Justice

  • Politics of the Global South

Plus two Sociology option modules from:

  • Sociology of Fashion

  • Victims and Offenders

  • Work, Employment and Society

  • Japan: Culture, History and Power

  • Sociology Through Literature and Film

  • The Politics of Beauty

3 Year 3

You will choose one main piece of work from the following:

  • Politics Dissertation

  • Sociology Research Project

  • Sociology Real World Research

Option modules

Politics A

  • Feminism

  • The American Presidency

  • The Politics of War and Peace: Northern Ireland After 1972

  • Parliamentary Studies

  • Brexit and British Politics

  • Political Legacies of Conflict in Northern Ireland

  • Climate Change: Ethics, Issues, Justice

  • Politics of the International Drug Trade

  • International Migration in the Age of Securitisation

  • Corruption, Informality and Scandals

Sociology A

  • Living With Risk

  • Drugs and Society

  • Social Psychology

Politics B

  • Politics and the Environment

  • The Conservatives: Crisis and Recovery

  • American Political Development

  • Global Justice and Human Rights

  • The Politics of Slavery

  • Political Legacies of Conflict in Northern Ireland

  • Political Participation in Britain

  • Democracy and EU Membership in Post-Communist Europe

Sociology B

  • Football and Society

  • Space, Place and Contemporary Culture

  • Autobiographical Society

  • Sociology of Health and Illness

  • Growing Up and Growing Older

  • The Global Sex Trade

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.5
  • TOEFL93
  • PTE65
  • Duolingo89

IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you may need to prove your English ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.

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