BA Social Science open day

Do you feel you missed out on education and want the opportunity to realise your potential? Join us on Saturday 23 February to find out more about returning to education with a foundation degree in social science.

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Top 5 in the UK

We are delighted to be ranked top 5 in the UK for Social Policy (The Guardian University Guide, 2019)

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  2. School of Sociology and Social Policy
  3. Undergraduate

Sociology and Social Policy undergraduate

Undergraduate degrees

We're living in times of dramatic social, political and economic change, nationally, internationally and globally. Studying a social science degree couldn't be more exciting or timely. Your time as a student in the School of Sociology and Social Policy will bring together the knowledge, skills, connections, experience and confidence that you need to succeed after graduation.

BA Sociology

BA Social Policy

BA Social Policy and Sociology

BA Social Policy and Crime

BA Sociology and International Relations

BA Social Policy with Enterprise

BA Politics and Sociology

BA Politics and Social Policy

BA Social Science (foundation year)

Enhance your experience

Your time at Leeds will involve much more than your academic studies. We offer a broad range of opportunities that will complement or expand your degree, helping you develop your skills and gain important life experience.

3rd

in the UK for student experience

Times Higher Education Survey, 2018

Study abroad

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Work placement

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Clubs and societies

Leeds University Union offers over 300 clubs and societies to help you love your time at Leeds.

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Carys Eaglestone
Student | BA Sociology
“In my second year I was social and sports secretary for the School's society 'SocSoc'. I started a netball team to play in the intramural league against other courses. It also involved organised social activities to bring together all year groups.”
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Studying with us

A great educational experience should be one that inspires. At Leeds we aim to inspire you with a cutting edge curriculum, delivered by academic experts who have a wealth of professional and research experience.

Top 10

most targeted by leading employers

High Fliers Survey, 2019

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Careers

We'll support you to plan your future from your first day studying with us.

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96%

of graduates were in work or further study within 6 months

Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education Survey, 2018

3rd

in the Russell Group for student satisfaction in sociology

National Student Survey, 2018

Top 5

in the UK for Social Policy

Guardian university league tables, 2019