International Politics and Sociology

International politics and sociology together provide a powerful framework for understanding the world as it actually is. International politics examines the relations between states, the workings of international institutions, the causes of conflict and cooperation, and the structures of global power, from trade and security to human rights and climate governance. Sociology brings complementary tools to bear, asking how societies are organised, how inequalities are produced and maintained, how identities and communities form and change, and how social structures both enable and constrain individual lives.

In combination these disciplines allow you to move between the intimate scale of social life and the vast forces that shape it.

At City St George's, University of London, this three-year, full-time joint honours degree develops your command of both sociological and political perspectives, building critical thinking, analytical ability and data literacy that are in demand across a range of professional settings. You will examine local, national and global social relations, studying topics that might include migration, nationalism, inequality, human rights, post-colonialism, populism and the politics of identity. The programme includes a sandwich placement year, a year abroad and work placements, giving you direct experience in relevant professional environments and the chance to study or work internationally.

London's position as a global city, home to major international organisations, NGOs, media outlets and government agencies, makes it an especially rich environment in which to pursue these questions.

Graduates move into careers in the civil service and government, journalism, international organisations, NGOs and charities, public policy, law, research, education, broadcasting and the private sector, particularly in roles requiring cultural intelligence and analytical skill. Postgraduate study in international relations, political science, sociology, human rights, development studies or public policy is a natural continuation for many.