Overview

The Politics and Sociology programme from The University of Exeter key features are:

Combining Politics and Sociology enables you to study the social organisation, economy and cosmology of a range of societies together with their political ideas, institutions and practices

Our broad range of optional modules across Politics and Sociology gives you the flexibility to tailor your degree to your interests and career ambitions

The Politics student society will give you the chance to make friends, attend socials and seminars and hear from guest speakers

Get ready for your future career by developing a range of skills valued by a wide range of employers across the public, private and charity sectors

Career opportunities:

As a graduate of the Politics and Sociology programme at The University of Exeter your understanding of complex political and cultural issues, often in continually changing environments, can be relevant to careers within the private, public and third sectors. Throughout your studies you will develop a range of professional, academic and personal skills including:

Analytical, critical and independent thinking

Independent research

Problem solving

Discussion and group work

Collecting, assessing and presenting evidence

Written and verbal communication

Researching, judging and evaluating complex information

Articulating ideas and constructing arguments

Organising, planning and time management

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Contemporary Society: Field and Case Studies

Social Analysis

State of Britain

State and Society

Globalization of World Politics

The Challenges of World Politics in the Twenty-First Century

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Exeter, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sociology Political Science View 547 other Bachelors in Sociology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A-Level: AAB-ABB

IB: 34/665-32/655

BTEC: DDD

Contextual offers

A-Level: BBB-BBC

IB: 30/555-28/544

BTEC: DDM

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

24950 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

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Living costs

Exeter

United Kingdom

649 - 1087 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Disciplines

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