Politics and Sociology with Year Abroad - BA (Hons)

Why is it that in an age with higher living standards, many people feel disenchanted and alienated Examine the relationship between social and economic structures of societies and political change.  ### What you'll study: Learn how individuals connect to global developments - such as climate change, migration, and advances in digital technology Discuss how race, sexuality, gender, and religion shape social dynamics and relate to inequalities Understand how people create social change in their everyday lives Reflect on what might hold a society together, despite differences - and how it changes over time Examine why political institutions find it difficult to change the economy, culture, and environmental habits Rethink the role of non-human beings, such as animals and plants, in world politics. ### Enjoy the freedom to shape your study Choose from a range of modules, taught by our expert academic staff, who specialise in areas such as race, gender, class, citizenship, and globalisation. Their teaching will give you a thorough understanding of sociopolitical issues and help you to make sense of the world we live in.