Politics

Why BA Politics at UEA?

Study how power works while learning from experts shaping debates in Westminster and beyond. Develop analytical, communication, and practical skills to make an impact in your future career.

Why choose UEA?

• Inside Westminster: Go beyond textbook politics by meeting officials and experiencing Westminster from the inside

• Lively debates: Study how power works by debating your ideas in lively seminars

• Politics in action: Explore elections, protest movements, public policy, political communication, and global justice across a dynamic curriculum

What is BA Politics?

Politics examines how power is distributed, contested, and justified, from local councils to international institutions. You’ll study political ideas, institutions, and actors through comparative, theoretical, and empirical lenses.

Seminars emphasise debate, group projects, and real-world exercises that mirror real decision-making environments. Guest speakers, field visits, and online engagement bring contemporary politics into the classroom each week.

Flexible study pathways allow you to explore elections, protests, public policy, political communication, and global justice. You’ll be supported by a close-knit department committed to helping you succeed in your studies and future career.

During the course, you’ll have the opportunity to take part in study trips, internships, and placements. Check out careers and employability.

You’ll also have the opportunity to broaden your horizons and experience the political climate of another country first-hand by spending a semester studying abroad.

For more details, visit study abroad.

Disclaimer

Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk