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International Relations and Sociology BSc (Hons)

Aston University, Birmingham

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Our BSc (Hons) International Relations and Sociology at Aston University provides a comprehensive understanding of the major political and social issues faced by governments across the world. You will become an expert critical thinker, equipped with the skills and knowledge to understand and address inequalities, social constraints, societal dynamics and global issues.You will be taught by research-active staff who are experts in their respective fields and who constantly update their teaching based on research findings. Opting for the placement year will provide you with invaluable real-world experience, boosting your employability. Whether you choose to work, teach or study abroad, you will benefit from Aston Universitys extensive global connections with employers, schools and universities.We all know that taking a placement year will boost your employability – its what makes Aston University graduates some of the most employable in the country. Its for this reason that we encourage every student to take one. The placement year gives you the chance to put theory into practice, gain relevant work experience, and develop professional and transferable skills.The placement year is optional for BSc (Hons) International Relations and Sociology students. Even if you choose not to opt for the placement year, you will still benefit from some of the employability-focused modules within your second and final year.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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£ 18,250per year

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A level : BCC - BBC

BBC: Standard offer // BCC: If the student is also presenting either Core Maths or Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) grade B OR if eligible for Contextual offer (Please see this webpage for more details - https://www.aston.ac.uk/undergraduate/contextual-offer-aston-ready)

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University information

Aston University, Birmingham

  • University League Table

    39th

  • Campus address

    Aston University, Aston Triangle, Birmingham, Birmingham, B4 7ET, England

Aston Power Skills: embedded in every undergraduate degree. You’ll develop the four Power Skills that global employers are looking for.
Aston Global Advantage: built into postgraduate study. Gain leadership skills and real-world experience with industry challenges.
Award-winning careers support: opportunities for placements, work experience, or job-focused modules to help you succeed.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    25th out of 79 4

    25th out of 101 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 215
    125 58%

    38th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    82.0 82%

    15th

    9
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.15 79%

    25th

    9
  • Entry standards

    / Max 206
    126 61%

    39th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    72.0 72%

    11th

    6
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.05 76%

    39th

    35

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