Sociology and International Relations BSc(Hons) single honours

Bachelor's degree

In Surrey

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Surrey

  • Duration

    3 Years

  • Start date

    Different dates available

You'll focus on human rights, international development, globalisation, urbanisation and emerging transnational communities. You'll need a solid understanding of both social theory and the theories of international relations.

During the course, you'll analyse international co-operation and conflict, ranging from theinfluence of international relations in domestic politics, particularly the politics of social identity, international development organisations and the relationship between war and the economy.

You'll also explore how social justice and human rights problems can be addressed at an international level. You'll gain a thorough knowledge of sociological approaches to international relations and acquire a wide range of transferable skills relevant to national and international development organisations, associated private and public sector organisations, and related NGOs and charities.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Surrey
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Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 7LB

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

Enables you to make connections between sociological theories and international relations and the organisation of societies, states and the international system.
Ensures that you have a sound knowledge of the development of social structures in Britain, Europe and globally, alongside any emerging social problems.
Equips you with a wide range of transferable skills relevant to national and international development organisations, associated private and public sector organisations, and related NGOs and charities.
You'll develop a knowledge of, and sensitivity to, the complexity and diversity of social processes in different societies.
You'll be equipped with the knowledge, understanding and skills to engage critically with debates about the relationship between globalisation, social cohesion, international development and human rights.

Sociology and international relations graduates are well placed to enter careers involving social research, social policy formation and administration, human resources, teaching, and social commentary and analysis. After graduating you might be employed by local and national government, educational establishments, media organisations, advocacy organisations, health and welfare services.

From A levels: 112 points
BTEC National: Distinction, Distinction, Merit, Merit (DMM) from social science related BTEC Extended Diploma.
Access Diploma: Pass
Plus: GCSE candidates are normally required to hold five GCSE subjects grades A*–C including Mathematics and English Language (or comparable numeric score under the newly reformed GCSE grading).

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Subjects

  • Human Rights
  • International Relations
  • Politics
  • Sociology
  • Relations
  • Political ideology
  • Social Change
  • Globalisation
  • Securing Human Rights
  • Political Thought
  • Power
  • Global governance

Course programme

Module listing

Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list. Those listed here may also be a mixture of core and optional modules.

Year 1 (Level 4)
  • Contemporary Issues in Sociology
  • Researching Everyday Life
  • Introduction to International Relations
  • Another World is Possible: Order and Revolution in Political Ideology
Year 2 (Level 5)
  • How to Change the World
Year 2 optional modules (choose two from)
  • Globalisation and Social Change
  • Researching Race and Ethnicity
  • Securing Human Rights: Contemporary Themes and Issues
  • Modern Political Thought
  • Latin America: Power, Politics and El Pueblo Rising
  • Slavery and Emancipation
  • Age of Extremes: Themes in Twentieth Century World History
  • International Relations and Global Governance
Year 3 (Level 6)
  • Dissertation
  • Social Intersections: Gender, Race and Class
Year 3 option modules
  • Migration and Social Transformation
  • Applied Sociology: Work and Volunteering
  • The Politics of Crime in the Black Atlantic
  • Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity
  • Cold War, Hot War: the Politics of the Middle East
  • Britain, Europe and the Extreme Right, 1918-to the Present
  • Britain, the US and the World in the Twentieth Century

Additional information

International Fee -:

Year 1 (2019/20): £12,700 or £14,200
Year 2 (2020/21): £13,100 or £14,600
Year 3 (2021/22): £13,400 or £15,000

Sociology and International Relations BSc(Hons) single honours

£ 9,250 VAT inc.