Course contact details
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Email:study@leeds.ac.uk
University of Leeds
Woodhouse Lane
Leeds
LS2 9JT
Course summary
This interdisciplinary degree combines the study of society with the cultural and political processes that shape human experience.
As a Social and Political Sciences student, you will study the organisation and structure of society and consider the changing nature of human action. You will also explore the theories that structure our political systems and the social forces that shape political life. You’ll gain expertise in analysis, research, critical reading and writing and more as you develop an understanding of key topics.
In addition to areas such as comparative politics and central problems in sociology, you’ll use examples from around the world to gain a firm grounding in the institutions and practices of modern political systems. You will do this while exploring social values and the impact of social divisions.
Within this flexible approach you will be able to construct your own course in line with your interests and skills.
Why study at Leeds:
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Study in our world-ranked School of Sociology and Social Policy, and School of Politics and International Studies.
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Explore the latest real-world challenges across a range of social and political subjects and gain a global understanding of them.
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Learn from influential academics who are helping to shape policy and hear from inspiring guest speakers.
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Get the opportunity to study abroad and develop a global outlook or undertake a work placement to gain practical experience.
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Prepare for your future with careers and employability support.
Why choose Leeds for Social and Political Sciences?
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Join a diverse and welcoming global learning community.
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Work together with our students and staff as we grapple with the grand challenges faced by human societies now and in the decades ahead.
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Benefit from inclusive learning spaces, aligned with the themes of our research centres in gender, racism and disability.
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Explore different ways to present your knowledge through our alternative methods of assessment, which include video ministerial briefings, research reports and assessments conducted beyond the university.
Modules
Course Modules
Visit our website for the latest information on which modules we offer. https://courses.leeds.ac.uk/j441/social-and-political-sciences-bsc
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • Time abroad (mandatory) • 4 Years
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • Placement (mandatory) • 4 Years
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years
Start dates
Application codes
- Institution code:
- L23
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Leeds has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Application codes
- Institution code:
- L23
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.
Course optionsEntry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelAAB
We do not require A-level Sociology or Politics for this course. We welcome applicants with a broad range of A-level subjects, including non-traditional subjects.
When an applicant is taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) this can be considered alongside A-levels and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. If you are taking A-levels, this would be ABB at A-level and grade A in the EPQ.
When an applicant is taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) this can be considered alongside A-levels and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. If you are taking A-levels, this would be ABB at A-level and grade A in the EPQ.
T Level
We will consider T-levels in appropriate subjects as they become available. In all cases applicants should have GCSE English at 4 or above.
Scottish Higher
AB in Advanced Highers and AABBB in Highers or A in Advanced Higher and AABBB in Highers or AAAABB in Highers.
Access to HE Diploma
Complete 60 credits with 45 credits at level 3, including 30 credits at Distinction and 15 at Merit or higher.
International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammeOffer: 35
6,5,5 higher
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDD
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H2H2H2H2H3H3
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalD3D3M2
GCSE: grade 4/C or above in Mathematics.
We accept numerous other equivalent qualifications.
Subjects must be from our accepted subjects list.
Entry requirements for students joining after Year 1: Successful completion of Year 1 of a relevant degree course https://courses.leeds.ac.uk/j441/social-and-political-sciences-bsc
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | No less than 6.0 in any component. |
If you're an international student and you don't meet the English language requirements for this programme, you may be able to study our undergraduate pre-sessional English course to help improve your English language level.
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
If the most common grade accepted is higher than our entry requirements, this is due to the attainment of our applicants. If you have been made an offer and you meet or exceed the grades of your offer, you will be accepted.
If grades lower than our entry requirements have been accepted, in most cases this is because we operate contextual admissions as part of our decision making, which considers factors beyond grades. For more information about contextual admissions, please visit our website.
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
This course may have Historical entry grades data available, please select a course option to view.
Course optionsHistorical entry grades report
This report uses your grades to show how students with similar results have done when applying to this course in the past. Sometimes, there isn’t data for every possible set of grades. When that happens, universities and colleges occasionally fill in the gaps for sets of grades that are typically accepted.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
For further information please see http://www.leeds.ac.uk/undergraduatefees
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