Politics and Sociology with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
University of Surrey
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 110 graduates of Politics and Sociology with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) and other courses in Sociology at University of Surrey 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 | £23500 | £29000 |
25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £30000 | £20500 - £27500 | £22500 - £34500 |
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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
Foundation courses
A foundation year can develop your skills and make it easier to get started at university. It is an extra year of study at the start of your course that leads in to a full degree programme. It’s a great option if:
You don’t have the grades for a full degree course
You have non-traditional qualifications or experience
You’re starting university after some time away from education
You’re looking for more support during the transition into university study.
Life as a foundation year student
During a foundation year you’ll learn about your chosen subject, develop your study skills and get used to university life. On successful completion of your foundation year, you’ll be ready to progress to the first year of your degree course.
As a foundation year student, you’ll be a full student of the University and part of our community. You’ll have access to all our campus facilities and support.
Why choose this course
At a time of growing inequality, polarisation, and social and political unrest, how can political institutions address deeply rooted problems in society?
Our BSc Politics and Sociology course will let you discover and understand the interactions between social and political trends. Our course will introduce you to the most important social policy questions in the UK, around Europe, and the world, and explore how those who make decisions impact on others.
Along the way you’ll be able to address the social and political issues behind the biggest debates in contemporary society.
We are ranked 7th for Sociology and 9th for Politics in the UK in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023.
Our award-winning Professional Training placements prepare students for roles in industry.
We were shortlisted for University of the Year in The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023.
What you will study
Our BSc Politics and Sociology course will provide you with extensive knowledge of the interactions between ideology, policy-making, power and social structures. Looking at social policy from the perspective of political institutions, as well as the sociology of political structures, you’ll engage in a range of debates about the nature and impact of social problems.
Moreover, the study of policy-making in practice will provide you with an overview of opportunities and constraints affecting the way that policy is formed and implemented.
You’ll split your time equally between politics and sociology, developing a sound understanding of both disciplinary traditions and cultures.
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 with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) at University of Surrey
14% | Business and public service associate professionals |
11% | Natural and social science professionals |
9% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
8% | Finance Professionals |
7% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
6% | Engineering professionals |
5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
5% | Information Technology Professionals |
4% | Sales occupations |
4% | Teaching Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Sociology
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English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | 6.5 overall with 6.0 in Writing and 5.5 in each other element. |
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:
- Foundation
University Rankings
Positions of University of Surrey in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Surrey in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #17
- #101
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
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- #19
- #119
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- Social Sciences
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
See all 31 university rankings of University of Surrey
About University of Surrey
The University of Surrey is a government funded research university located in Guildford, England. The university’s stated goals are to become a leading global university performing important research and innovation, creating great researchers and achieving outcomes which make important contributions to society.
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Student composition of University of Surrey
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Surrey by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 10985
- postgraduates:
- 3275
- Total:
- 14260
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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 and Special Educational Needs BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 73% | 0% | 7% | £9250 | £12500 | 106 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Politics and Tourism BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 76% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £12500 | 115 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Politics and Sociology BSc (Hons) | Brunel University | - | - | - | £9250 | £17665 £19430 | - | Uxbridge | On campus Full-time | |
Politics and Sociology BA (Hons) | University of Exeter | 84% | 5% | 10% | £9250 | £23700 | 161 | Exeter | On campus Full-time | |
Sociology and Politics BA (Hons) | University of Kent | 64% | 4% | 0% | £9250 | £18000 | 120 | Canterbury | On campus Full-time | |
Film & Visual Culture and Politics (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 76% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £12500 | 107 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Politics and International Relations BA (Hons) | University of Hull | 89% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £15400 | 116 | Hull | 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 | |
Politics and International Relations BA (Hons) | University of Strathclyde | 84% | 5% | 6% | £9250 | £19600 | 209 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 19 October, 2023
- 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