| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA (Hons) | find out | 3 years | find out | GBP 9250 per year | find out |
Course Overview
Political issues are invariably social issues, involving questions of power, inequalities, conflict and change in contemporary societies.
At a Glance
UCAS Code
LL32
UCAS Institution Name and Code
NEWC, N21
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Degree Awarded
BA Honours
Course Duration
3 Years
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Entry Requirements
A Level: ABB-BBB
IB: 30-32 points
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Opportunities
Study abroad
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Dividing your time equally between sociology and politics, you develop a rich, in-depth and well-informed understanding of the social forces that create and sustain political and social institutions.
Optional modules allow you to tailor the degree to suit your own interests, with topics like:
Your choice of topics is closely aligned to the research expertise of our academic staff, allowing you to study at the cutting edge of the discipline with our internationally recognised experts.
Highlights of this degree
Study at the cutting edge
The subject areas of politics and sociology at Newcastle both have an international reputation for their research.
In politics, our research activity focuses on three overlapping areas:
In sociology, our research areas include:
We also have strong links to the Policy, Ethics and Life Sciences (PEALS) research unit.
Study abroad
UK and EU students have the opportunity to broaden their academic experience by taking part in a study abroad exchange in Stage 3 in places such as:
Many of our partner institutions teach in English, so fluency in the language of your host institution is not essential.
Facilities and support
At Newcastle, you'll join a close-knit community of students and academics. You will divide your time between Sociology and Politics, both of which are part of the School of Geography, Politics and Sociology.
Facilities
You will have access to modern learning and teaching spaces, in the Politics Building and Claremont Tower, as well as the award-winning University library.
Support
You will have an academic member of staff as a personal tutor throughout your degree. They can help with academic and personal issues.
Peer mentors will help you in your first year. They are fellow students who can help you settle in and answer any questions you have.
Social activities
You can join the student-run Politics Society and Sociology Society who organise a busy calendar of events throughout the year.
Teaching and assessment
Teaching methods
Your work is divided between lectures and seminars, with around 10 hours a week devoted to large and small group study. You will supplement this with a maximum of 28 hours' private study.
Assessment methods
You will be assessed by a combination of:
In Stage 3, you undertake a dissertation in either politics or sociology on your topic of choice.
Find out more
Teaching and assessment methods may vary from module to module. More information about each module including specific assessment methods, credits and contact hours, can be found in the Course Details section.
Visit our Teaching and Learning pages to read about the outstanding learning experience available to all students at Newcastle University.
Student profile
I really enjoy the variety and scope of topics that doing a joint honours course offers. Politics and Sociology has such a broad selection of courses that you'll pick modules you'll find interesting.
Chris, Politics and Sociology BA Honours
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