Politics and Sociology

Are you ready to unravel complex societal structures and influence our collective future through the power of politics?

Studying BSc (Hons) Politics and Sociology at Aston University will develop your sociological imagination whilst honing your critical thinking and analytical skills to understand global politics and the broader implications of individual actions in society.

The programme delves into real-life experiences and their connections to larger social issues. You will explore the impact of social constraints, class, race, religion, and gender on inequality and life chances.

You will have the opportunity to explore major political topics going beyond the UK and Europe, covering Africa, Asia and North America. You will delve into international politics, analysing the dynamic political, economic and social forces that shape policies, cause conflicts and facilitate cooperation.

You will be taught by research-active staff who are experts in their respective fields and who constantly update their teaching based on the newest research findings. Opting for the placement year will provide you with invaluable real-world experience, boosting your employability.

Key benefits

• Power up your future – Develop the skills employers around the globe look for. Gain an edge in a fast-changing world and thrive in your career with Aston Power Skills.

• Expert teaching - Ranked 22nd for ‘satisfaction with teaching’ (Sociology; Guardian University Guide, 2026)

• Great student experience - Ranked 6th for ‘student experience’ (Sociology; Times Sunday Times Guide, 2026)

• Highly ranked - Politics ranked 13th overall in the UK (Daily Mail University Guide 2026)

• Strong prospects - Politics ranked 7th in the UK for ‘graduate prospects’ (Guardian University Guide, 2026) and ranked 6th in the UK for ‘graduate prospects - on track’ (Complete University Guide, 2026)

• Well supported - Ranked 3rd the UK for ‘staff/student ratio’ (Politics; Guardian University Guide, 2026)

• Gold standard teaching – Aston University was awarded Gold – the highest possible rating for the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023)

Where can this degree take me?

The transferable skills that our politics and sociology programmes provide mean that our graduates are successful in finding employment in a wide range of roles such as:

• Graduate project manager

• Governance support officer

• Legislation officer

• Domestic abuse support worker

• Business development consultant

• Policy adviser

• Equality engagement officer

• Financial well-being apprentice

• External relations officer

• Democratic and electoral service officer

• Teacher

Our graduates have gone on to work at companies and public sector organisations such as: Aldi, Birmingham City Council, Civil Service, Octopus Energy, National Citizen Service, IBM, ThinkYoung, Trafford Housing Trust and West Midlands Police.

Course Modules

For a full list of modules and course objectives, visit the course page on Aston University's website: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/politics-and-sociology-bsc

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