
Politics and Sociology BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Politics and Sociology BSc (Hons)
Politics and Sociology at Brunel is a dynamic combination of high level study in both subjects. Your politics studies will help you address critical questions like: Who has political power? Why do they have it? And in whose interest do they exercise it?
Meanwhile, your studies in sociology will look at subjects like sociological theory, social identities, the sociology of everyday life and the changing nature of modern societies. You’ll be studying people, societies and how people live, and on the other how they are governed or want to be governed.
Both subjects wi...
Politics and Sociology at Brunel is a dynamic combination of high level study in both subjects. Your politics studies will help you address critical questions like: Who has political power? Why do they have it? And in whose interest do they exercise it?<br/><br/>Meanwhile, your studies in sociology will look at subjects like sociological theory, social identities, the sociology of everyday life and the changing nature of modern societies. You’ll be studying people, societies and how people live, and on the other how they are governed or want to be governed.<br/><br/>Both subjects will help to demonstrate your intellectual acumen and understanding of world affairs and real life issues, which will be an asset in so many fields of work.<br/><br/>Whether you’re studying modern world politics or the development of social change and transformations, you’ll not just learn about them, you’ll be analysing them using the tools of political science and social science to help deepen your understanding and critical thinking.<br/><br/>Opt for a placement year and youll gain valuable experience to help give you the edge in the job market when you come to graduate. Past students have secured placements in the Home Office, HM Treasury, the House of Commons, and the Competition Commission, but the list of possibilities is endless.<br/><br/>It’s a competitive world out there, so you’ll get plenty of support from your lecturers and the University’s Professional Development Centre to help prepare you for your placement year and the world of work.<br/><br/>But why not increase your career options with an accredited journalism course, a free modern language course, or a social media internship? You can even opt to study part of your degree abroad in one of our partner universities in Europe, or participate in an exchange programme to China or the USA.<br/><br/>It’s all available at Brunel to help you make a difference in the world – now and in the future.<br/><br/>Brunel graduates of this subject enter diverse careers. Some go into politics and the civil service, some are at GCHQ and military intelligence, and some go on to further study or into research.<br/><br/>Others go into the public sector – the NHS, social or care work, education or in local authorities, while others go into the private sector working for international banks, business consultancy, law, NGOs, the media and marketing. The opportunities are endless.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
LLH2
Institution Code
B84
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
Not Accepted
Access to HE Diploma
Obtain a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points in an Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at Level 3.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
29
including SL5 or HL4 in English (if applicant does not have GCSE English grade C/4 or above)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
in any subject
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3,H3,H3,H3,H4
GCSE/National 4/National 5
A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 and above are required, including English Language (or grade B/5 in English Literature).
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DM
in any subject and an A level at grade C
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
DM
in a any subject and an A level at grade C
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
DMM
in any subject
Scottish Advanced Higher
B,B,C
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
M2,M2,M3
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
M
in any subject with A levels grade BB
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
M
in any subject with A levels grade BB
A level
A,B,B
B,B,C
T Level
M
in any subject.
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £20,400 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |