Politics, economics and sociology
You will be taught by a team with a wide range of academic and industry experience, working on practical assignments that help you tackle real-world challenges. From economic crises to social inequality, you’ll explore key global and local issues, learning how to analyse them and develop informed solutions. Collaborative projects, case studies and research-led teaching give you a strong understanding of how society works.
By graduation, you’ll have both subject knowledge and transferable skills that employers value. Optional work placements or a study abroad year give you the chance to apply your learning, broaden your perspective and build experience that sets you apart.
Why choose Herts
Politics, economics and sociology degrees at the University of Hertfordshire prepare you to make a real-world impact. With hands-on projects, optional placements and expert support, you’ll graduate with the skills and confidence to shape policy, influence organisations and contribute to society.
You’ll leave with the knowledge and experience needed for a successful career, supported by opportunities to gain practical experience through placements or study abroad, depending on your course.
1st in the UK
for student satisfaction in economics (Complete University Guide, 2027).
1st in the UK
for student satisfaction, assessment and feedback, student voice, teaching on my course and academic support in economics (National Student Survey, 2026).*
Outstanding graduate employability
91% of undergraduates in employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2026).**
Work experience
Work placement opportunities with leading organisations.
Explore our courses
Explore how economies work and shape the world. Choose to study pure economics or combine it with finance to gain powerful analytical skills that unlock careers in business, policy, and beyond....
Explore how global markets work and shape the world. Gain real-world data skills, economic insight, and financial fluency, preparing you for careers in analysis, policy, or finance with a degree that...
Address some of the world's most pressing challenges and moral matters. Explore political thinking and get to the core of issues from conflict to climate change.
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Explore how economies work and shape the world. Choose to study pure economics or combine it with finance to gain powerful analytical skills that unlock careers in business, policy, and beyond....
Explore how global markets work and shape the world. Gain real-world data skills, economic insight, and financial fluency, preparing you for careers in analysis, policy, or finance with a degree that...
based on the average of Q1-24, Q10-14, Q22-25, Q1-4 and Q15-16
from 2023/24 graduates, in employment or further study 15 months after graduation.