
Sociology and Politics MA (Hons)
Course Overview - Sociology and Politics MA (Hons)
Sociology and Politics offers an overview of the key issues, debates and areas of sociology and political science.
You will explore the different social norms, interactions, conflicts and networks that constitute everyday life, and how these are shaped by power and politics.
The two disciplines are bound together. Developing your understanding of both fields enables you to understand and address fundamental questions about social life.
Programme benefits
* Our commitment to teaching and student support is seen in the wins and...
Sociology and Politics offers an overview of the key issues, debates and areas of sociology and political science.<br/><br/>You will explore the different social norms, interactions, conflicts and networks that constitute everyday life, and how these are shaped by power and politics.<br/><br/>The two disciplines are bound together. Developing your understanding of both fields enables you to understand and address fundamental questions about social life.<br/><br/><strong>Programme benefits</strong><br/><br/><br/>* Our commitment to teaching and student support is seen in the wins and nominations we have achieved over the years at the Edinburgh University Students Association Teaching Awards.<br/><br/><br/>* One of the great strengths of studying sociology with us is the breadth and diversity of topics covered, and the range of joint programmes we offer.<br/><br/><br/>* We offer opportunities to study abroad in Year 3. <br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Central area campus
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
LL32
Institution Code
E56
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,A,A,B
AAAB by end of S5 or AAAA by end of S6. BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: no specific Higher subjects required. National 5s: English at C.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
39
34
from 39 points with 666 at HL to 34 points with 655 at HL. Required subjects: HL: no specific subjects required. SL: English at 5.
A level
A*,A*,A
A,A,B
A*A*A - AAB. Required subjects: A levels: no specific A level subjects required. GCSEs: English at C or 4.
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Scotland | £1,820 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £29,600 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |