International Politics and Sociology

This degree offers a broad understanding of these two complementary subjects, with a special focus on how the local and the global relate to each other.

You will study topics such as culture, identity, class, international political theory, and the global political economy.

You will learn about how specific actors and institutions emerge, how ideas shape global politics, and how social dynamics affect us all. You will explore the organisation of contemporary societies and the structures that define our everyday lives.

You will benefit from the degree in the following ways:
• Develop transferable skills in the analysis, interpretation and production of social data, including sought-after data literacy and quantitative skills



• Gain knowledge and expertise for a future career in politics, policy making, the civil service or government



• Become a critical thinker with an in-depth understanding of the complex interplay of local and global forces



• Benefit from our central location in a global city, close to national political institutions and organisations, and with access to a wide range of internship opportunities



• Boost your employability with an optional placement year.

Studying at City St George’s means starting your career from one of the best student cities in the world - London ranked 3rd globally in the QS Best Student Cities 2026. Graduates benefit too: they rank 7th in London for career prospects (Guardian University Guide 2025), meaning the connections and experience you build here translate directly into work.

Across 200+ undergraduate courses - spanning health, business, law, communications, policy, global affairs, and science & technology - you'll choose exciting modules, complete industry placements, and summer internships, and have the option to study abroad for a semester.

City St George's is home to more than 20,000 students from over 170 countries. Wherever you're coming from, you'll find your people here - and joining through Clearing is no different. Every student community starts somewhere, and thousands of students each year begin exactly this way.

Three campuses in Clerkenwell, Moorgate, and Tooting put you right in the heart of London. Think afternoons at the British Museum, study sessions in the British Library, vintage shopping on Brick Lane, and some of the best food in the world on your doorstep.