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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Politics and Sociology
University of Surrey
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Politics and Sociology course at University of Surrey.
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Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: LL24
Here's what University of Surrey says about its Politics and Sociology course.
Why choose this course -Politics and sociology is about people power: how can we harness the structures of politics and society enable us to address shared social challenges.
-Take the opportunity to get industry-ready with our award-winning Professional Training placements.
-Our course will introduce you to the most important social policy questions in the UK, around Europe, and the world, and explore how those who make decisions impact on others.
-Along the way you’ll be able to address the social and political issues behind the biggest debates in contemporary society.
What you will study Our BSc Politics and Sociology course will provide you with extensive knowledge of the interactions between ideology, policy-making, power and social structures. Looking at social policy from the perspective of political institutions, as well as the sociology of political structures, you’ll engage in a range of debates about the nature and impact of social problems.
Moreover, the study of policy-making in practice will provide you with an overview of opportunities and constraints affecting the way that policy is formed and implemented.
Our degree has Bachelor of Science status, in recognition of its technical analytical components that are highly valued by an increasingly diverse range of employers in the knowledge economy. You will develop transferable qualitative and quantitative research skills, and learn how to design and carry out research projects using market-leading data analysis software.
You’ll split your time equally between politics and sociology, developing a sound understanding of both disciplinary traditions and cultures.
Source: University of Surrey
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
FABSS - Department of Politics
Location
Stag Hill | Guildford
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Sandwich
Subjects
• Politics
• Sociology
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
To see the full range of modules for this course please visit our website – the link is under the Course contact details. You will also find full details of the programme, including programme structure, assessment methods, contact hours and Graduate prospects.
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2nd year student
I am aware of the welfare services available but I haven’t myself used them so can’t comment. Academic support has been accessible and my personal tutor has guided me with this. We also have sessions every so often run by the uni for support in academic writing, cvs and placements, and I believe we ...
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2nd year student
I generally find the campus facilities that I use to be pleasant, guest accommodation which I experienced is nice (though a water dispenser and shampoo/conditioner would be nice), the library has several floors for different study styles which I find useful, and the sports park is very multi-facete...
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2nd year student
My course is well thought out and I feel there is a good network of staff and students which I don’t feel I previously had. Modules range from lab work to sensory science and are altogether interesting and enjoyable. My only gripes are that I find it inconvenient having a 1 or 2 hour lecture/tutoria...
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2nd year student
In my current course, I have been guided thoroughly through, but in my previous course that I didn’t complete, I dropped out as I was unaware of tools that I could use to help me, and this was all because of a lack of communication/understanding from my previous personal tutor. The university needs ...
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Politics and Sociology course at University of Surrey features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
92%
high
Teaching on my course
92%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
89%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
96%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
91%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
92%
high
Learning opportunities
89%
high
Learning opportunities
89%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
87%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
95%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
88%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
93%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
80%
med
Assessment and feedback
90%
high
Assessment and feedback
90%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
92%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
93%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
77%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
98%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
90%
high
Academic support
94%
high
Academic support
94%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
92%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
97%
high
Organisation and management
86%
med
Organisation and management
86%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
83%
med
How well organised is your course?
88%
high
Learning resources
94%
high
Learning resources
94%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
92%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
94%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
94%
high
Student voice
82%
high
Student voice
82%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
68%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
92%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
87%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
83%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
94%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
88%
high
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
90%
med
Teaching on my course
90%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
87%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
97%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
94%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
83%
low
Learning opportunities
93%
high
Learning opportunities
93%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
97%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
97%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
82%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
96%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
92%
high
Assessment and feedback
91%
high
Assessment and feedback
91%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
91%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
94%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
86%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
94%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
92%
high
Academic support
96%
high
Academic support
96%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
97%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
95%
high
Organisation and management
88%
high
Organisation and management
88%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
82%
med
How well organised is your course?
94%
high
Learning resources
94%
high
Learning resources
94%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
94%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
94%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
95%
high
Student voice
89%
high
Student voice
89%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
87%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
88%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
91%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
77%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
93%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
96%
high
Student information
The Politics and Sociology course at University of Surrey features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Government and Politics | B | |||||
| History | B | |||||
| Economics | B | |||||
| Mathematics | B | |||||
| Sociology | B | |||||
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Sociology | B | |||||
| Psychology | C | |||||
| History | B | |||||
| Government and Politics | C | |||||
| Religious Studies | A | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Politics and Sociology course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Surrey graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
65%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
80%
In work, study or other activity
75%
Say it fits with future plans
35%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
20%
Business and public service associate professionals
15%
Protective service occupations
10%
Administrative occupations
5%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
Graduate statistics
60%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
85%
In work, study or other activity
70%
Say it fits with future plans
35%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
25%
Business and public service associate professionals
15%
Elementary occupations
10%
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
10%
Finance Professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
The Politics and Sociology course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for University of Surrey graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.
Earnings
£23.4k
First year after graduation
£29.2k
Third year after graduation
£31k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£27.4k
First year after graduation
£29.9k
Third year after graduation
£38k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Politics and Sociology.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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