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BA (Hons) Sociology and Politics

University of Kent, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Our modules and creative forms of assessment are designed to stimulate your thinking and prepare you for a job market looking for versatile and innovative individuals.

Politics in Kent encourages you to think critically about political events, ideas and institutions while engaging with the key issues of today.

General Eligibility

Five passes at GCSE grade C (or grade 4) or above, including English Language or Use of English (IGCSE English as a Second Language, grade B or grade 6), and at least two subjects at A level

OR

Three passes at GCE A level and a pass at grade C (or grade 4) or above in GCSE English Language or Use of English.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Compulsory modules currently include:

Making Sense of Politics

Sociology of Everyday Life

Fundamentals of Sociology

Sociological Theory: The Classics

Write, Right

Optional modules may include:

Health, Care and Wellbeing

Introduction to Criminology

Crime and Society

Modern Culture

Contemporary Culture and Media

Critical Thinking

2 Year 2

Compulsory modules currently include:

Fact, Evidence, Knowledge and Power

Political Research Analysis

Contemporary Sociological Theory

Write, Right

Optional modules may include:

Human and Social Sciences in the Classroom

The United Nations

Foreign Policy Analysis and Management

Governance & Politics of Contemporary China

Politics of the European Union

Contemporary Politics and Government in the United States

Modern Political Thought

Terrorism and Political Violence

Politics of The Middle East

Political Behavior in Britain

Humans at War

The Rise of China

3 Year 3

Compulsory modules currently include:

Write, Right

Optional modules may include:

Human and Social Sciences in the Classroom

The United Nations

Foreign Policy Analysis and Management

Governance & Politics of Contemporary China

Politics of the European Union

Contemporary Politics and Government in the United States

Modern Political Thought

Terrorism and Political Violence

Politics of The Middle East

Political Behavior in Britain

Humans at War

The Rise of China

International Conflict and Cooperation

Religion and International Politics

The Radical Right in Western Democracies

Politics in East Asia

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79

IELTS (including IELTS Indicator) 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in R&W; 5.5 in S&L)

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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