Sociology and International Relations BA

This course explores the organisation and structure of society alongside the ways in which states interact with each other.

You’ll examine social values and the changing nature of human action, and learn about the social, cultural, economic and political processes that shape human experience. Meanwhile, you’ll analyse the behaviour of states and what obligations they may have to wider conceptions of international society, alongside the specific roles played by international organisations like the UN.

Benefiting from the diverse research interests of both the School of Sociology and Social Policy and the School of Politics and International Studies, you’ll also have the freedom to shape your course to suit your interests. A wide range of optional modules will give you the chance to gain specialist knowledge of topics such as terrorism, class division, poverty, globalisation and political systems around the world.