Politics and sociology

At the University of West London, we work closely with employers and professional organisations to make sure our courses deliver the skills and knowledge they value. We are proud to be the Career University.

Depending on your course, you’ll have opportunities for field study, work experience and simulation-based learning.

Take a look at the dedicated page for the course that interests you to find out why you should choose the University of West London for your politics and sociology degree.

Your career options will depend in part on the pathway you choose, so the best way to find out more is to browse the relevant politics and sociology degree page above. 

On the other hand, studying any politics and sociology degree at the University of West London will help you develop a range of transferable skills. You will strengthen your knowledge and skills in research, analysis and communication, which are useful in a host of workplace scenarios.

Additionally, as a student at the University of West London, you will be entitled to lifelong support from our careers service. This can help you not only to launch your career but to help you continue along your professional journey.

Every politics degree and sociology degree has its own specific entry requirements, which you can see by browsing its dedicated page.

If you do not quite have the grades or subjects at level 3 required, you may be interested in one of our foundation-year courses. These four-year degrees include an integrated extra year to help you prepare for undergraduate-level study.