BA Politics, Sociology and East European Studies (with Study Abroad)
About this course
BA in Politics, Sociology and East European Studies (with Study Abroad), an undergraduate degree exploring political systems and social structures in Russia and Eastern Europe. Core topics include Research Methods, Policy Analysis, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The course includes a compulsory year abroad. The first year covers foundational ideas through modules such as Introduction to Politics, Introduction to International Relations, Introduction to Political Sociology, and Social and Political History of Eastern Europe. The second year builds investigative techniques with Researching Politics and Society alongside optional study in regional politics and security. The third year consists of a compulsory study abroad period. The final year centres on independent research through the Free-standing Dissertation, supported by optional modules examining topics such as governance, corruption, and migration.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB IB: 36 points (A total of 17 points in three higher level subjects, with no higher level score below 5.)
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What students say
Based on about 70 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 215 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 67%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to International Relations
- Introduction to Interdisciplinary Area Studies
- Introduction to Politics
- Understanding Politics and Society
- Social and Political History of Eastern Europe
- Introduction to Political Sociology
- Communist Societies, 1945-1989
- Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology
- Researching Politics and Society
- Politics and Society in Central and Eastern Europe
- Russian Politics and Society
- Concepts of Security
- Post-Soviet Politics and Society
- Democracy and Democratisation
- Politics and Societies of Southeast Europe
- Undermining Democracy: Political Manipulation in Comparative Perspective
- The Roma: History, Society, Culture and Politics in Eastern Europe
- Revolutions and Society: Revolutions in the Modern World 1600-2021
- Foreign Policy Analysis in Action
- Year Abroad Term 1
- Year Abroad Term 2
- Free-standing Dissertation
- Cities in Eastern Europe
- The Making of Modern Ukraine I
- The Making of Modern Ukraine II
- Governance and Corruption
- Understanding and Analysing Data
- Central and East European Migrants in the UK
- Parties and Elections in a Global Perspective
- The International Politics of Sexuality
- Soviet and Russian Strategy in the Middle East
- Central Asian Politics and Society
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Politics, Sociology and East European Studies (with Study Abroad) at University College London earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £42,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,500 and £57,000. The £42,500 median after five years is £16,000 more than the UK median for Sociology.
What do graduates of BA Politics, Sociology and East European Studies (with Study Abroad) at University College London do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Politics, Sociology and East European Studies (with Study Abroad) at University College London?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Politics, Sociology and East European Studies (with Study Abroad) at University College London?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 161 UCAS points.
Does BA Politics, Sociology and East European Studies (with Study Abroad) at University College London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Politics, Sociology and East European Studies (with Study Abroad) at University College London?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.