Politics and Sociology with Year Abroad (Hons) Queen Mary University of London

Overview

The Politics and Sociology with Year Abroad (Hons) BA degree from Queen Mary University of London key facts:

The personal is political: explore the links between politics and the social structures of the modern world.

Drawing on a range of political and social theories; we examine why in an age of increasingly high living standards, many people feel disenchanted and alienated.

• What is the relationship between the changing social structure in both Britain and the United States, such as de-industrialisation and the rise of the rustbelt, and the 2016 votes for Brexit and Donald Trump?
• Where does power lie in Britain, the United States and the world?
• What causes inequality within and between countries, and can current levels of inequality and poverty be justified?

You’ll learn from the School’s expert academic staff, who specialise in areas such as race, gender, class, citizenship and globalisation. Their teaching will give you a thorough understanding of sociopolitical issues, and help you to make sense of the world we live in.

Year abroad

Go global and study abroad as part of your degree – apply for our Politics and Sociology BA with a Year Abroad. Queen Mary has links with universities in Europe, North America, Asia and Australia (partnerships vary for each degree programme).

Career opportunities:

Our Politics and Sociology with Year Abroad (Hons) graduates from Queen Mary University of London are highly employable, with invaluable political knowledge and research, analytical and communication skills that open doors to a huge variety of roles. They move into domestic and international careers both inside and outside the political sphere – predominantly in government, policy research, education, journalism, media and business. Combining politics with sociology gives you the potential to apply your political knowledge in the community, public and third sectors.

Recent graduates from the School of Politics and International Relations have been hired by:

• AMAR
• House of Commons
• Labour Party
• PwC
• Scodie Deyong
• UK Home Office