Sociology and Politics BA (Hons)
Goldsmiths, University of London
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 55 graduates of Sociology and Politics BA (Hons) and other courses in Sociology at Goldsmiths, University of London for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Sociology.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Sociology
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Sociology at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £25000 | £24500 | £29000 |
25-75 percentile range | £21000 - £27500 | £18000 - £28500 | £21500 - £34000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Sociology
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £24194 | £22194 | £26480 |
25-75 percentile range | £20896 - £27999 | £16966 - £27560 | £20209 - £34141 |
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Course Description
BA Sociology and Politics programme equips you with the practical tools to understand the world around you, but also to think about how to change it for the better.
By bringing together the concerns, theories and methodologies of both sociology and politics, you’ll develop rich, analytical and informed engagement with contemporary local and global events in departments with active research centres, excellent teachers and an engaged and friendly student body.
In sociology, you’ll explore how social inequalities operate and how social movements might combat oppression; you’ll analyse how historical processes such as colonialism continue to shape today’s societies and how the contemporary climate crisis requires us to develop new ways of thinking and acting. And in politics, you won’t just learn about voting systems, parliaments and conventional arenas of power in the West since you’ll be part of a department that brings into focus the politics of everyday life right across the world.
Why study BA Sociology & Politics at Goldsmiths
- You’ll be joining one of the world’s leading sociology departments. We've been rated top 10 in the UK for Sociology in the QS World University Rankings 2023.
- Staff in both the Department of Sociology and the Department of Politics and International Relations are specialists and pioneers in their fields. They write the books that are on reading lists across the country and you’ll be working with them directly.
- Our focus is on helping you become the type of sociologist and political scientist that you want to be. You’ll tailor your own learning journey from day one by choosing from a wide range of exciting option modules, including work placements.
- You'll ‘get messy’ with hands-on research methods modules in your first two years of study, before designing and carrying out your own research project in your final year. Recent projects have explored stigma and South Asian Muslim experiences of mental health, Green Party policies from a feminist persepctive, and an ethnography of labour practices and workers’ organisations in a Chinese street market.
- Our departments are committed to decolonising the curriculum and we offer expertise on questions of culture right around the world, as well as on radical approaches to race, gender, sexuality, and the organisation of political life.
- You’ll join an active community and be able to get involved in campaigns, debates, activities and societies and meet other people as passionate about the subject as you.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Sociology and Politics BA (Hons) at Goldsmiths, University of London
20% | Administrative occupations |
15% | Sports and fitness occupations |
10% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
10% | Engineering professionals |
10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
5% | Information Technology Professionals |
5% | Teaching Professionals |
5% | Quality and Regulatory Professionals |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6 | With a 6.0 in writing and no element lower than 5.5 |
Costs
Average student cost of living in London
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
- year 2
University Rankings
Positions of Goldsmiths, University of London in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Goldsmiths, University of London in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #20
- #126
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
See all 21 university rankings of Goldsmiths, University of London
About Goldsmiths, University of London
Founded in 1891, Goldsmiths, University of London, is located in the South-Eastern area of London known as New Cross. The facilities are impressive at this university, providing students with Art, TV, and Radio studios, as well as a host of other resources aimed at optimising the experience for students on any of their courses. With Goldsmith’s exceptionally active event calendar, making new connections is easy, giving learners a way to socialise without even having to step foot off campus.
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Student composition of Goldsmiths, University of London
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Total number of students enrolled at Goldsmiths, University of London by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 5445
- postgraduates:
- 2875
- Total:
- 8320
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Politics”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
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Philosophy and Politics BA (Hons) | University of East Anglia | 74% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £19250 | 125 | Norwich | On campus Full-time | |
International Relations and Politics BA (Hons) | London Metropolitan University | - | - | - | £9250 | £17600 | - | London | On campus Full-time | |
Arabic and Politics BA (Hons) | University of Exeter | 82% | 5% | 2% | £9250 | £23700 | 160 | Exeter | On campus Full-time | |
Politics & Economics BA (Hons) | Bournemouth University | 85% | 10% | 10% | £9250 | £17800 | 109 | Poole | On campus Full-time | |
English Language and Politics (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 76% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £12500 | 111 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Childhood & Youth and Politics (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 76% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £12500 | 109 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 26 October, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)