BSc Sociology and Politics

Why study Sociology and Politics at Aberystwyth University? Our distinctive field-based approach to sociology will help to highlight the significance of space and place for the study of political behaviour. We draw on our research strengths to ensure that you are exposed to cutting-edge theoretical and empirical understandings of the social and political world, and to enable your learning experience to reap positive benefits from the latest developments in both disciplines. You will learn how to critically evaluate ideas, concepts and approaches within both fields of sociology and politics. You will be taught and mentored by enthusiastic lecturers who are committed to providing you with an outstanding and dynamic learning environment. You will become part of the world's first ever Department of International Politics, founded in 1919. You will have the opportunity to take part in our prestigious Parliamentary Placement scheme alongside an MP (House of Commons, Westminster) or a Member of the Senedd (Senedd Cymru [Welsh Parliament], Cardiff). You will be able to participate in our Crisis Games - a role-playing exercise in political, economic and diplomatic manoeuvres which will develop your negotiation and communication, critical thinking, teamwork and problem-solving skills. A highlight of the course. You will have the opportunity to develop your political journalist skills by contributing to the oldest student-run international Politics journal in the UK, Interstate, which is based within the Department of International Politics, and which will be a worthwhile and fulfilling extra-curricular activity. Lecturers in the Department of International Politics are all research active and qualified to PhD level, and most also have a PGCHE. Department of Geography and Earth Science: lecturers are all qualified to PhD level or working towards a PhD.

IELTS 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component

International students: £19,190 per year

UK students: £9,790 per year

UK/Home: £9,790 per year

International: £19,190 per year

September

UCAS equal-consideration deadline

• Aberystwyth, United Kingdom