Politics and Sociology

About this programme

Benefit from links to Westminster parliament, Senedd Cymru, the European Union and NATO. Explore sociology in a range of contexts such as globalisation, education, social media, culture and consumption and ethnic relations. Choose modules ranging from cyber security and nuclear politics to climate change and feminism. Recent graduates have found roles in social research, public policy, global development, local government, international business, diplomacy, government intelligence and journalism. Our BA in Politics, International Relations and Sociology gives you the scope and the space to explore how power works, how society is shaped and re-shaped, and look at who is driving that change. It’s an exciting degree that gives you the chance to develop a range of transferable skills like analytical thinking and clear and precise communication, that will benefit and open up a range of different careers. Diving deep into the field of politics and international relations, you’ll look closely at how governments work, examine and debate ideas like freedom, democracy and justice, and consider how states and non-state actors engage and interact on the global stage. This degree takes you from local and national institutions to politics at the global level where you’ll explore themes of justice, governance, security, gender, conflict, populism and more. Here in Cardiff, you’ll also have the distinctive advantage, because of our location and strong connections, to gain an insight into Welsh politics and the workings of Senedd Cymru/Welsh Parliament.