University of Leeds
Religion, Politics and Society BA (Hons)
University of Leeds

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 145 graduates of Religion, Politics and Society BA (Hons) and other courses in Sociology at University of Leeds for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Sociology.

Overall student satisfaction
71 /100
145 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

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
Median salary £25000 £24500 £29000
25-75 percentile range £22000 - £27000 £19500 - £28500 £23000 - £35500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Sociology

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £24224 £22171 £26293
25-75 percentile range £20843 - £27952 £16723 - £27557 £19831 - £33947

Course Description

This course gives you an in-depth and critical understanding, from a global perspective, of the role of religion in society and politics across local and international communities.

Combining topics across religious studies, politics, international relations and sociology, you’ll gain an insight into the complexity of religion, politics and society.

You’ll examine topics such as migration, race and ethnicity, development, the environment, conflict and violence, and sexuality and gender.

Core modules will introduce you to key concepts and approaches in religious studies, politics and sociology. You’ll also choose from a wide range of optional modules reflecting topics that appeal to you.

It’s a fantastic opportunity to explore some of the most important issues affecting public life today, with an opportunity to specialise in one of the three disciplines through your choice of modules and your choice of the final year research project.

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Religion, Politics and Society BA (Hons) at University of Leeds

20% Media Professionals
10% Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
10% Welfare and housing associate professionals
10% Business and public service associate professionals
10% Sales occupations
10% Teaching Professionals
10% Administrative occupations
10% Managers, directors and senior officials

Grading & Study Time

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Qualification requirements

M in T Level Health, Healthcare Science, or Science.

Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis

Access to HE Diploma

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.

31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.

If Mathematics is not taken beyond GCSE, a grade 7, (or A) in GCSE Mathematics, or Core Mathematics grade B is essential

European Baccalaureate: 77%

English language requirements

test Grade Additional Details
IELTS (Academic) 6.5

With no less than 6.0 in any component.

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Religion, Politics and Society, BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

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)
  • year 2

University Rankings

Positions of University of Leeds in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University of Leeds in related subject specific rankings.

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #9 
    • #69 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #70 
    Social Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]

See all 34 university rankings of University of Leeds

About University of Leeds

The University of Leeds is a government funded research university based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. The main campus is situated approximately one mile north of Leeds city centre, and is also close to the popular student neighbourhoods of Hyde Park, Woodhouse, and Headingley.

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