Sociology, Politics and Religion

Sociology, politics, and religion together address one of the defining questions of the contemporary world: what is the relationship between organised faith, political power, and social life? Religion has not retreated from public life in the way that secularisation theory once predicted. Instead, it continues to shape politics, community, identity, and conflict in deeply significant ways across every continent, and understanding this requires both the analytical tools of social science and a genuine engagement with religious traditions and their claims.

This three-year full-time BA at King's College London is the first degree of its kind in the UK, equipping you with the social scientific skills and knowledge needed to analyse religion in the contemporary world. You will learn about the complex relationships between society, politics, and religion, and explore how contemporary religious expressions shape and are shaped by cultural, social, and political trends. The programme combines core sociology and political science with complementary multidisciplinary modules spanning anthropology, history, and religion, giving you breadth alongside depth.

A typical entry tariff of 168 points applies.

Graduates from this distinctive combination are well placed for careers in journalism, policy research, international development, NGOs, the civil service, interfaith dialogue, education, and organisations working on social cohesion and community relations. The social scientific skills and religious literacy the degree develops are increasingly valued in a world where religion's public role is both significant and frequently misunderstood. Postgraduate study in sociology of religion, political science, international relations, theology, or development studies is a natural continuation.