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Curriculum Structure
Year One
Your first year gives you the building blocks. You’ll take modules like Politics in Action, which shows you how political ideas come alive in the real world, and introductory sociology courses that look at identity, power, and social structures. You’ll also start learning essential research methods—both statistical and qualitative—that will support you throughout your degree.
Year Two
In second year, you move into more advanced territory. A core module like Modernity: Theories of the State, Economy and Society introduces you to big thinkers and debates about how societies and governments work. Alongside this, you’ll choose options on themes such as race, gender, globalisation, or research practice—letting you shape your studies to match your passions.
Year Three
Your final year is where everything comes together. You’ll write a dissertation on a topic you care about, with one-to-one support from a supervisor. Alongside that, you’ll pick specialist modules—perhaps on environmental politics, social movements, or contemporary theory—and you can even take credits outside the School to widen your perspective before graduating.
Focus areas
Politics and social theory, inequalities (race, gender, class, sexuality, religion), research methods, globalisation, political institutions, social movements, environmental and technological change.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the degree, you’ll know how to analyse the way politics and society shape each other, understand the roots of inequality, and use solid research methods to investigate real-world problems. You’ll also gain the confidence to present well-reasoned arguments—skills that are valuable across many careers.
Professional alignment
While the course isn’t tied to a professional body, it sits within QMUL’s School of Politics and International Relations, part of the prestigious Russell Group. That means you’ll benefit from top-tier teaching and research, and your degree will carry strong recognition with employers and postgraduate programs.
Reputation
QMUL is consistently ranked highly in UK and global league tables for social sciences and politics. Employers value the analytical, critical thinking, and communication skills of our graduates—who go on to careers in government, policy, NGOs, media, and beyond.
Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)
At Queen Mary, studying Politics and Sociology isn’t just about theories in the classroom. You’ll be actively developing the skills that employers and graduate schools look for—critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, and the confidence to debate and present your ideas. Whether it’s through small-group discussions, public events, or hands-on internships, you’ll find plenty of ways to put your learning into practice.
Here are some of the standout opportunities you’ll have:
Real-world internships – In your final year, you can take the Civil Society – Internship module, where you’ll work directly with charities, NGOs, or advocacy groups. This gives you first-hand experience of policy and community work while building your CV.
Public debates and networking – You’ll be invited to talks, debates, and book launches hosted by the School and the Mile End Institute, where you’ll meet politicians, policymakers, and leading thinkers.
Research communities – You’ll be part of specialist centres like the Centre for European Research, Centre for the Study of Race, Class and Empire, and Governance and Democracy Centre. These hubs run events, projects, and workshops that you can get involved in alongside your studies.
Interactive learning – From role-plays and group projects to in-depth essays and a dissertation, assessments are designed to help you learn by doing rather than just memorising.
Study abroad option – On the four-year programme, you can spend a year at one of QMUL’s international partners, giving you global perspectives on politics and society.
Campus and facilities – You’ll study at the Mile End campus, with access to the 24/7 library, computer labs, and study hubs, plus all the little extras that make campus life easier—laptop loans, charging points, and free water refill stations.
Progression & Future Opportunities
Graduating from Politics and Sociology at Queen Mary opens up a wide variety of career paths. You’ll be well prepared for roles in public policy, research, journalism, and communications, where employers value strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and the ability to work with diverse perspectives. Recent graduates have taken up positions in organisations like the House of Commons, the Home Office, PwC, and leading NGOs.
To give you a clearer idea of how the university supports your journey, here are some highlights:
Dedicated Careers and Enterprise Service – offering one-to-one guidance, CV and interview prep, and tailored advice for politics and sociology students.
Practical opportunities – access to internships, employer visits, and networking through events with policymakers, journalists, and NGOs.
Mile End Institute – a hub for public policy and political debate, connecting you directly with Westminster and industry experts.
Strong results – 90% of Queen Mary graduates are in work or further study within 15 months, with 82% in highly skilled roles.
Long-term value – as a Russell Group university, Queen Mary’s reputation and research standing give your degree lasting weight in the job market.
Further Academic Progression:
If you’d like to continue your studies, you can choose from a wide range of master’s programmes such as International Relations, Public Policy, Sociology, or Development Studies. Many students also progress into research-based degrees (MPhil or PhD) to deepen their expertise and pursue academic or specialist careers.
A-Level Grades ABB at A-Level.National Board (CBSE/ISC) 80%.West Bengal Council of Higher Education 75%,Other boards 85%International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 32 points overall, including 6,5,5 from three Higher Level subjects.Completion of the HSD with GPA 3.3 AND 3 AP examinations with scores of 4 or better, including at least two at grade 5 in different subjects (5,5,4)IELTS (Academic) minimum score 7.0 overall with 6.0 in each of Writing, Listening, Reading and SpeakingTOEFL minimum score 100 overall with 21 in Writing, 19 in Reading, 18 in Listening and 21 in SpeakingPolicy ResearchMedia Public affairs NGOs House of Commons PwC
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