Politics and Sociology BASS
The University of Manchester
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 20 graduates of Politics and Sociology BASS at The University of Manchester for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Sociology.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Politics & International Relations
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 | £27000 | £33500 |
25-75 percentile range | £21000 - £27000 | £22500 - £33000 | £25500 - £45500 |
All Politics & International Relations courses of The University of Manchester
Salary of all UK Graduates of Politics & International Relations
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 |
All Politics & International Relations courses in the UK
Course Description
Our BA in Politics and Sociology course is one of the pathways within the BA Social Sciences degree.
It is ideal if you want to keep your options open or study specific topics such as race, class, crime or religion from different perspectives.
This flexible degree lets you study at least three subjects in the first year, and then throughout the second and third year, you deepen your understanding of the subjects that you feel passionate about.
The six subject areas are:
- Criminology - The study of the causes and consequences of crime.
- Philosophy - The study of the nature of knowledge, truth and values. It also encourages greater consideration of our reasoning, judgement and ethics. - Politics - The study of human organisation, government and power. It examines and evaluates political systems and institutions.
- Quantitative Methods - The study of data and analysis to understand the social world.
- Social Anthropology - The study of societies and cultures across the globe in comparative perspective.
- Sociology - The study of society and examines issues such as social inequalities and forms of everyday life.
You are not tied to the course code you apply to through UCAS, and can change after Year 1.
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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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Politics and Sociology BASS at The University of Manchester
30% | Health associate professionals |
30% | Business and public service associate professionals |
10% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
10% | Administrative occupations |
10% | Caring personal services |
10% | Engineering professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis
Including one in a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Access to HE Diploma
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: DD plus A Level English at grade B. Preferred:- Performing Arts, Art & Design, Digital Film and Video Production,Business IT, Applied Science,Sport, Sport and Exercise Science
Where an applicant is taking the EPQ in a relevant subject this might be considered alongside other Level 3 qualifications and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. If you are taking A Levels, this would be BBB-ABB at A Level (preferably including a foreign language) and grade A in the EPQ.
Grade combinations between 112 - 128 points considered when combined with other Level 3 qualifications including AS and Extended Project to achieve 112 - 128 points. (Subject grades achieved at AS level and then taken at A2 do not count).
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We consider the National Foundation Diploma for entry, preferably in a subject relevant to this course. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Foundation Diploma with a Distinction grade, PLUS one A-level at Grade A in an essay-based arts, humanities or social science subject, PLUS an EPQ or AS at Grade B.
In a relevant subject/science (112 UCAS tariff points)
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D plus AB in two A Levels to include English. Preferred:- Performing Arts, Art & Design, Digital Film and Video Production,Business IT, Applied Science,Sport, Sport and Exercise Science
Combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 112 - 128 tariff points.
Combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 112 - 128 tariff points.
If Mathematics is not taken beyond GCSE, a grade 7, (or A) in GCSE Mathematics, or Core Mathematics grade B is essential
The University recognises a number of foundation programmes as suitable for entry to this undergraduate programme: Applicants completing the INTO Manchester in partnership with The University of Manchester international foundation programme are required to achieve ABB in academic subjects and grade B in the EAP with writing and speaking grade B and listening and reading grade C. Applicants completing the NCUK International Foundation year are required to achieve ABB in academic subjects and grade B in the EAP with writing and speaking grade B and listening and reading grade C.
English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each subtest. |
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
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)
University Rankings
Positions of The University of Manchester in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of The University of Manchester in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #5
- #31
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
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- #7
- #48
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- Social Sciences
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
See all 39 university rankings of The University of Manchester
About The University of Manchester
The University of Manchester is a publicly funded research university with a mission to advance education, knowledge and wisdom for the good of society. University of Manchester’s main site is home to the majority of its faculties and is referred to by its students as ‘the campus’, although in reality Manchester does not have a campus but is instead interspersed throughout the city of Manchester.
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Student composition of The University of Manchester
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Total number of students enrolled at The University of Manchester by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 30130
- postgraduates:
- 12730
- Total:
- 42860
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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
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Health & Wellbeing and Politics (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 76% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £12500 | 102 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Politics with Placement BSc (Hons) | Brunel University | 69% | 6% | 6% | £9250 | £17665 £19430 | 115 | Uxbridge | On campus Full-time | |
Politics and Sociology BA (Hons) | University of Exeter | 84% | 5% | 10% | £9250 | £23700 | 161 | Exeter | On campus Full-time | |
Global Development with Politics with a Year Abroad BA (Hons) | University of East Anglia | - | 10% | 7% | £9250 | £20600 | 132 | Norwich | On campus Full-time | |
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)
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023