University of York

Course Details

BA Social and Political Sciences

Course Description

A BA in Social and Political Sciences will allow you to study a flexible choice of modules from a huge range offered by three highly respected academic departments. You'll be taught by world-leading academics and study the most up-to-date theories in social and political sciences. As your studies progress you'll have the flexibility to tailor your degree to allow you to focus on your own interests, whether that's globalisation, human rights, the future of the welfare state, migration, equality or social justice.

Course Duration

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3year

Career outcomes

Over 85 percent of our graduates are working or in further study six months after completing their studies. Many of them secure jobs as a result of their first-hand experience from their internships and work placements. Career opportunities Graduates go on to a wide variety of careers across the public and private sectors including finance, management, social research and public administration. The flexible nature of this degree also makes it a good springboard to postgraduate study across specialist areas in Social and Political Sciences. Other graduates take conversion courses for law and teaching and many go on to work for international organisations.

BA Social and Political Sciences University of York