Overview

The Sociology with Politics and International Studies (Hons) programme from Ulster University aims to provide students with explanatory frameworks relevant to both the wider society in which they will live and the employment settings in which they will work.

Sociology is concerned with developing theories and concepts to explain the origins and nature of the contemporary social world and seeks to justify such theories through systematically collected evidence.

Career opportunities:

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Police Officer

Policy Officer

Civil Servant

Community Development Worker

Assembly Researcher

Public Affairs Consultant

Programme Structure

Courses include:

British Politics: 'Race', Class, and Policy
Quantitative research methods
Contemporary Ireland
The Politics of Ireland since Partition
Politics in Europe

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

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Belfast, United Kingdom

Disciplines

International Relations Sociology Political Science View 545 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

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Level: BCC

BTEC Level 3 RQF National Extended Diploma: profile DMM

104 UCAS Tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at Higher Level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher Level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.

Overall International Baccalaureate profile minimum of 24 points (12 at higher level). Grade 4 in Higher or Subsidiary Level English Language is also required.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

17490 GBP / year

≈ 17490 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

4985 GBP / year

≈ 4985 GBP / year

Additional Details

England, Scotland, Wales and the Islands Fees: £9,790 / year

Living costs

Belfast

United Kingdom

561 - 887 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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