Sociology and International Relations

Leeds University Business School

Postgraduate

In Leeds

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Leeds

  • Start date

    Different dates available

This course explores the organisation and structure of society alongside the ways in which states interact with each other.
You’ll examine social values and the changing nature of human action, and learn about the social, cultural, economic and political processes that shape human experience. Meanwhile, you’ll analyse the behaviour of states and what obligations they may have to wider conceptions of international society, alongside the specific roles played by international organisations like the UN.
Benefiting from the diverse research interests of both the School of Sociology and Social Policy and the School of Politics and International Studies, you’ll also have the freedom to shape your course to suit your interests. A wide range of optional modules will give you the chance to gain specialist knowledge of topics such as terrorism, class division, drug policy, globalisation and political systems around the world.
Student profile
“The teaching has been amazing; I've met great people along the way and the wide choice of modules has been great. The option to do a year in industry had big appeal too - it was a life changing year!” Read more
AVRIL AGUS, SOCIOLOGY AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS BA

Facilities

Location

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Leeds (North Yorkshire)
Maurice Keyworth Building, The University Of Leeds, LS2 9JT

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About this course

Entry requirements
A-level: AAB
We don't ask for specific A-level subjects however, in general you should be in the process of studying Social Science, Arts and Humanities subjects for A-level. See our Accepted A-level subjects document to see which subjects we accept.
Other course specific tests:
When an applicant is taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) this can be considered alongside A-levels and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. If you are taking A-levels, this would be ABB at A -level and grade A in the EPQ.
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2018

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Subjects

  • Systems
  • School
  • International
  • Sociology
  • Social Policy
  • Politics
  • International Relations

Course programme

Year 1 encourages you to think sociologically, examining the processes which led to the formation and emergence of modern societies. You’ll also gain an understanding of the current system of international politics and compare the systems used within different states. A choice of optional module will equip you with the skills you’ll need to conduct sociological research.

This provides the foundation for the following year, when you’ll explore the important thinkers and traditions in the history of sociology and developing your understanding of research methods in the subject. In addition, you’ll learn about key theories in the study of international relations and focus on debates around security in particular. You’ll complete the year with a choice of optional modules on topics in both subjects such as US politics, policy-making in the EU, the sociology of culture or racism and ethnicity studies.

In your final year, you’ll research a topic of your choice in depth to complete your dissertation, showcasing the skills you’ve gained throughout the course. You can choose to focus on a topic in either subject. Around this, you’ll choose further optional modules in both areas, examining issues such as sex work, terrorism, class divisions, using sanctions in international relations, British foreign policy and protest movements.

Course structure

These are typical modules/components studied and may change from time to time. Read more in our Terms and conditions.

Modules Year 1

Compulsory modules

  • Comparative Politics 20 credits
  • International Politics 20 credits
  • Sociology of Modern Societies 20 credits
  • Formations of Modernity 20 credits
Optional modules
  • Understanding and Researching the City 20 credits
  • Understanding and Researching Contemporary Society 20 credits
Discovery modules
  • You may choose to study up to 40 credits of discovery modules

Year 2

Compulsory modules

  • Theories of International Relations 20 credits
  • Security Studies 20 credits
  • Sociology and Social Policy Research Methods 20 credits
  • Central Problems in Sociology 20 credits
Optional modules
  • Politics and Policy in the EU 20 credits
  • Comparative Politics of Pacific Asia 20 credits
  • Politics of Contemporary China 20 credits
  • State and Politics in Africa 20 credits
  • United States Politics 20 credits
Discovery modules
  • You may choose to study up to 40 credits of discovery modules

Year 3

Compulsory modules

  • Dissertation 40 credits
Optional modules
  • Europe in the World 20 credits
  • Politics of Islamism 20 credits
  • Crisis Diplomacy: Coercion, Sanctions and the Use of Force in International Relations

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