BA Politics and Sociology
| UCAS code | LLH2 |
|---|---|
| Duration | 3 years |
| Entry year | 2027 |
| Campus | 草榴社区地址 Campus |
| Typical offer | |
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A-Level: BBB-BBC |
| UCAS code | LL23 |
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| Duration | 4 years |
| Entry year | 2027 |
| Campus | 草榴社区地址 Campus |
| Typical offer | A-Level: AAB-ABB |
|---|---|
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A-Level: BBB-BBC |
Why study BA Politics and Sociology at Exeter?
- Combining Politics and Sociology enables you to study the social organisation, economy and cosmology of a range of societies together with their political ideas, institutions and practices
- You’ll study topics as diverse as class and social inequality, health and disability, globalisation, crime, countercultures, family life, gender and the development of cities
- Our broad range of optional modules across Politics and Sociology gives you the flexibility to tailor your degree to your interests and career ambitions
- The Politics student society will give you the chance to make friends, attend socials and seminars and hear from guest speakers
- Get ready for your future career by developing a range of skills valued by a wide range of employers across the public, private and charity sectors
Top 15 in the UK for Politics
14th in The Complete University Guide 2026
Top 100 in the world for Politics
QS World University Subject Rankings 2026
We are Top 10 in the UK for our world-leading Politics and International Studies research
Based on research rated 4* in REF 2021
Top 100 in the world for Political Sciences
Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS) or Shanghai Rankings 2025
Entry requirements (typical offer)
| Qualification | Typical offer | Required subjects |
|---|---|---|
| A-Level | AAB-ABB | N/A |
| IB | 34/665-32/655 | N/A |
| BTEC | DDD | N/A |
| GCSE | C or 4 | English Language |
| Access to HE | 24 L3 credits at Distinction Grade and 21 L3 credits at Merit Grade | N/A |
| T-Level | Distinction | N/A |
| Contextual Offer | A-Level: BBB-BBC |
Specific subject requirements must still be achieved where stated above. . |
| Other accepted qualifications | ||
| English language requirements |
International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course. The required test scores for this course fall under Profile B1. Please visit our English language requirements page to view the required test scores and equivalencies from your country. |
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NB General Studies is not included in any offer.
Grades advertised on each programme webpage are the typical level at which our offers are made and provide information on any specific subjects an applicant will need to have studied in order to be considered for a place on the programme. However, if we receive a large number of applications for the programme we may not be able to make an offer to all those who are predicted to achieve/have achieved grades which are in line with our typical offer. For more information on how applications are assessed and when decisions are released, please see: After you apply
Course content
The BA Politics and Sociology degree programme is made up of compulsory (core) and optional modules, which are worth 15 or 30 credits each. Full-time undergraduate students need to complete modules worth a total of 120 credits each year.
You will take half your credits in Politics and the remaining credits in Sociology.
The modules we outline here provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this degree course based on recent academic teaching. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand.
You may notice changes to some of our modules over the coming months. This is because we are making space for the following:
- Minors: Future Skills Pathways - Alongside your main degree you may be eligible (depending on your course) to choose modules from another subject to broaden your skills and interests.
- Skills to Thrive built into every degree - Essential skills for your future, including communication, problem-solving, teamwork and digital confidence.
- Increased innovation and wellbeing - More room for creative learning, real-world projects and a healthier study rhythm.
Please note that the module information displayed here is subject to change.
90 credits of compulsory modules and 30 credits of options.
You will do 60 credits of compulsory modules in sociology, choose 30 credits of politics modules from a list of 4 compulsory modules and choose 30 credits of politics optional modules.
Please pick 2 of these 4 POL modules
Compulsory modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||
| Contemporary Society: Themes, Perspectives and Case Studies | 30 | |
| Imagining Social Worlds | 30 | |
| Compulsory Choice | ||
| Power and Democracy | 15 | |
| Classical Political Thought | 15 | |
| Introduction to Comparative Politics | 15 | |
| Global Sustainability Policy and Governance | 15 | |
Optional modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Optional 1 | ||
| Introduction to Social Anthropology | 30 | |
| Politics and Economy of the Contemporary Middle East | 15 | |
| Religious Communities of the Middle East: Culture, Endangerment and Survival | 15 | |
| Globalisation of World Politics | 15 | |
| The Challenges of World Politics in the Twenty-First Century | 15 | |
| Early Modern Political Thought | 15 | |
| Introduction to Comparative Politics | 15 | |
| International Politics of the Global South | 15 | |
| The State of the UK: Identifying Marginalised Identities and Addressing Inequalities | 15 | |
| Global Sustainability Policy and Governance | 15 | |
| The Politics of Development | 15 | |
| Introduction to Public Policy and Administration | 15 | |
| Social Analysis | 30 | |
| Media and Society | 15 | |
| Population and Society | 15 | |
| Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | 15 | |
| Introduction to Social Data | 15 | |
| Data Analysis in Social Science 1 | 15 | |
Please note that the module information displayed here is subject to change.
60 credits of core modules and 60 credits of optional modules.
You will do 30 credits compulsory modules from Level 2 of the Sociology Programme
AND
30 credits of compulsory modules from the Level 2 Politics Programme
Compulsory Modules
Please pick 2 of these 3 POL modules
Compulsory modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Compulsory Choice | ||
| The Economics of Politics | 15 | |
| Political Thought of Modernity | 15 | |
| Explaining Public Policies | 15 | |
Optional modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Optional 1 | ||
| Living Cities: Migration, Place and the Politics of Identities | 15 | |
| Anthropology of the State | 15 | |
| Anthropology of Forced Migration | 15 | |
| Animals and Society | 15 | |
| Islamist Movements: From the Muslim Brothers to the Islamic State | 15 | |
| Gender-Identity and Modernity in the Middle East | 15 | |
| Islamic Law and Society | 15 | |
| Conflict and Peacemaking Palestine/Israel | 15 | |
| Muslims in Britain | 15 | |
| A History of the Modern Middle East, 1900-2014 | 15 | |
| Forensic Science, Conflict and Justice | 15 | |
| On Violence | 15 | |
| Contemporary Theories of World Politics | 15 | |
| The Politics of the World Economy | 15 | |
| American Politics | 15 | |
| Political Philosophy | 15 | |
| Security Studies | 15 | |
| Introduction to Research Design in Politics and International Relations | 15 | |
| Comparative Electoral Systems | 15 | |
| Environmental Governance | 15 | |
| Deviance: Interdisciplinary Perspectives | 15 | |
| Power and Domination | 15 | |
| Pharmaceutical Cultures | 15 | |
| Sociology of Family and Gender | 15 | |
| Disability and Society | 15 | |
| Contemporary Capitalism, Critique and Resistance | 15 | |
| Deception | 15 | |
| Digital Society | 15 | |
| Data Science in Society | 15 | |
| Aging, Health and Society | 15 | |
| Science, Technology and Society | 15 | |
| Politics of Food and Farming | 15 | |
| Emotions, the Body and the Social | 15 | |
| Addiction | 15 | |
| Bodies and Society | 15 | |
| BioSocieties | 15 | |
| Data Justice and Surveillance Capitalism | 15 | |
| Cyborg Studies | 15 | |
| Environments and Societies | 15 | |
| Research Design in the Social Sciences | 15 | |
| Data Analysis in Social Science 2 | 15 | |
| Data Analysis in Social Science 3 | 15 | |
Please note that the module information displayed here is subject to change.
Find out more about 草榴社区地址 Abroad
Students will spend Stage 3 studying abroad at their host institution.
120 compulsory credit module.
Compulsory modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Compulsory 1 | ||
| 草榴社区地址 Abroad | 120 | |
Please note that the module information displayed here is subject to change.
Students to choose 60 credits of SOC/SPA Sociology modules or ANT Anthropology modules
AND
Students to choose 60 credits of POL3 Politics modules
Please note that modules are subject to change and not all modules are available across all programmes, this is due to timetable, module size constraints and availability
Optional modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Optional 1 | ||
| Living Cities: Migration, Place and the Politics of Identities | 15 | |
| Anthropology of the State | 15 | |
| Anthropology of Forced Migration | 15 | |
| Animals and Society | 15 | |
| Drugs: Histories, Science, Policy | 15 | |
| Nationalisms in the Middle East | 15 | |
| The History and Political Development of Iraq | 15 | |
| The Kurds: History and Politics | 15 | |
| Iranian History, 1500-the Present | 15 | |
| Armed Islamist Movements: Jihadism and Beyond | 15 | |
| Britain in the Middle East, 1798-1977 | 15 | |
| Politics and Reform in the Gulf | 15 | |
| Gender, Sexuality and Violence in Palestine/Israel | 15 | |
| Queer Theory in a Global Context | 15 | |
| The Politics of Authoritarian Rule | 15 | |
| Violence and Revolution in the Modern Middle East | 15 | |
| Forensic Science, Conflict and Justice | 15 | |
| On Violence | 15 | |
| Brexit: Causes, Interpretation and Implications | 15 | |
| The Transformation of Politics in the Global Age | 15 | |
| Surveys and Experiments: Design Implementation and Analysis | 15 | |
| Authoritarianism, Democratization, and Regime Change | 15 | |
| Contemporary African Politics | 30 | |
| Chinese Political Economy and Foreign Policy | 30 | |
| Comparative Political Economy: Theory, Evidence, and Policy | 30 | |
| LGBTQ+ and Gender in UK Public Policy | 30 | |
| Political Theory and the Future | 15 | |
| Radical Political Thinking: Power, Life, Progress | 15 | |
| Political Thought of the 20th Century: From Liberalism to Postcolonialism | 15 | |
| Political Psychology and the World | 30 | |
| Political Violence, Intervention, and the Aftermath | 30 | |
| The Politics of Feminism: Everyday Rebellions | 30 | |
| Race, Politics, and Policy | 15 | |
| Policy, Public Management, and Artificial Intelligence | 15 | |
| Public Opinion and Global Crises | 30 | |
| Russian and Eurasian Politics and Security | 30 | |
| Latin American Parties, Politics, and Elections | 15 | |
| Deviance: Interdisciplinary Perspectives | 15 | |
| Pharmaceutical Cultures | 15 | |
| Disability and Society | 15 | |
| Sociology of Family and Gender | 15 | |
| Contemporary Capitalism, Critique and Resistance | 15 | |
| Deception | 15 | |
| Digital Society | 15 | |
| Power and Domination | 15 | |
| Data Justice and Surveillance Capitalism | 15 | |
| Data Science in Society | 15 | |
| Aging, Health and Society | 15 | |
| Science, Technology and Society | 15 | |
| Emotions, the Body and the Social | 15 | |
| Addiction | 15 | |
| Data Visualisation | 15 | |
| Bodies and Society | 15 | |
| BioSocieties | 15 | |
| Social Networks | 15 | |
| Cyborg Studies | 15 | |
| Environments and Societies | 15 | |
| Data Analysis in Social Science 3 | 15 | |
Course variants
BA Politics and Sociology with 草榴社区地址 Abroad
UCAS code: LL23
Our four-year ‘with 草榴社区地址 Abroad’ degree offers you the possibility of spending your third year abroad, studying with one of our many partner universities.
Why study abroad?
Living and studying in a different country is an exciting experience that broadens your academic and cultural horizons, as well as giving you the opportunity to widen your circle of friends. Students who have studied abroad demonstrate initiative, independence, motivation and, depending on where they stay, may also have gained a working knowledge of another language – all key qualities that employers are looking for in today’s competitive employment environment.
Where can I study abroad?
We have partnership arrangements with many prestigious institutions across the globe. Exactly where you can apply to study will depend on the subjects you are studying at Exeter. For a full list please visit the .
Are there any academic requirements to study abroad?
Yes. If you wish to study abroad as part of this degree course, you must achieve an overall grade of at least 60% (a 2:1) for your first year of study. This applies to all students, even if you are registered on the 'with 草榴社区地址 Abroad' variant from the start of your degree.
Does it count towards my degree?
Credit for academic work during your year abroad is arranged by agreement between the University of Exeter and the host institution. These marks are then translated back into your degree at Exeter. If you are studying abroad for a semester or full year, your time abroad will count toward your final degree.
How does it affect my tuition fee and funding?
For the year that you spend studying abroad you will pay a significantly reduced tuition fee to Exeter, but nothing to your host university – for more information visit our . You will continue to receive a maintenance loan if you are eligible for this whilst on your 草榴社区地址 Abroad year.
Fees
Tuition fees for 2026 entry
UK students: ?9,790 per year
International students: ?24,950 per year
Scholarships
草榴社区地址 of Exeter offers a wide range of scholarships to support your education, with ?7 million available for international students applying to study with us in the 2026/27 academic year, including our prestigious Exeter Excellence Scholarships*. We also provide scholarships for sport, music and other achievements, alongside regional and partner awards such as Chevening, The Beacon Trust and the British Council. Financial support is available for students from disadvantaged backgrounds, lower income households and other under-represented groups to help them access, succeed and progress through higher education.
* Terms and conditions, including deadlines, apply. See our website for details.
Learning and teaching
How will I learn?
We use a wide range of teaching methods as well as encouraging independent study with an increasing emphasis on seminar discussion and project work in your second and third years. Teaching includes:
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Tutorials
- Practical exercises, project and group work
- Independent study
How will I be assessed?
- Exams
- Essays
- Projects
- Individual and small group presentations
- Dissertation in your final year
You must pass your first year modules in order to proceed but your performance at this level does not count towards your final degree classification.
Optional modules outside of this course
Each year, if you have optional modules available, you can take up to 30 credits in a subject outside of your course. This can increase your employability and widen your intellectual horizons.
Minors: Future Skills Pathways
You can study a Future Skills Pathway alongside your main degree by choosing up to 30 credits of modules from a different subject area in your second and final years.
Your future
Develop skills valued by employers
As a Politics and Sociology graduate your understanding of complex political and cultural issues, often in continually changing environments, can be relevant to careers within the private, public and third sectors. Throughout your studies you will develop a range of professional, academic and personal skills including:
- Analytical, critical and independent thinking
- Independent research
- Problem solving
- Discussion and group work
- Collecting, assessing and presenting evidence
- Written and verbal communication
- Researching, judging and evaluating complex information
- Articulating ideas and constructing arguments
- Organising, planning and time management
Career paths
The broad range of transferable skills gained on a Politics and Sociology degree enable graduates to pursue further study or employment in a wide range of careers including:
- Teaching and research
- Local or national government
- The Civil Service
- Business and finance
- Charities and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in the UK and abroad
- Marketing and public relations
- Management and administration
Exeter Award and Exeter Leaders Award
Many of our students participate in The Exeter Award and The Exeter Leaders Award. These schemes encourage you to participate in employability related workshops, skills events, volunteering and employment which will contribute to your career decision-making skills and success in the employment market.
Developing your skills and career prospects
We provide a range of support to help you develop skills attractive to employers. You will be able to access a range of specific activities such as careers skills sessions and employer-led events, or seek bespoke advice and support from Employability Officers.
The Career Zone also organises a busy schedule of activities including careers fairs, skills workshops, and training events, and can advise on graduate opportunities and volunteering.
