Politics

Studying BA (Hons) Politics will help you to understand current events, how change happens, and how you can be part of it. This course focusses on the dynamic power relations between individuals, social groups, and nations  – making it one of the most exciting ways to unravel why the world works the way it does.

You’ll study a wide range of social and public policy areas and explore fundamental issues that affect communities in the UK and beyond, including emancipatory political thought and theory, international politics, digital politics, and ‘issue’ politics such as environmentalism and climate change.

You’ll be supported by passionate staff who bring a wealth of expertise and diverse research approaches. As well as developing your academic skills, you’ll have opportunities to work with tutors and the wider community to produce original research with real-world impact.

With a broad range of options to choose from, you’ll have the flexibility to focus on areas that truly interest you. In your final year, you’ll have the chance to engage with current academic debates and contemporary political developments.

We place a heavy emphasis on employability and offer practical skills training, including advanced analytical approaches, that many employers seek. This, alongside the opportunity to study a foreign language, an exchange abroad or placement year, means that a politics degree opens doors to a range of interesting and rewarding career possibilities

This course has a foundation year available.

Features and Benefits

• Offers you an in-depth and varied account of the nature of politics in the twenty-first century. Our staff have a variety of expertise in areas including critical international relations, digital politics and US foreign policy, and the course content is directly informed by these research specialisms of the teaching team.

• Our fantastic team of highly skilled researchers and academic staff are ready to support your learning and provide you with the essential tools for your studies – both in person and online.

• Flexible study options – with options to take Joint Honours degrees and a wide range of modules to study within BA (Hons) Politics.

• The politics team is friendly, supportive and passionate about the subject, providing an intellectually challenging environment for our students.

• Our courses include practical skills training to ensure you’re fully prepared for your future career.

• You will have the opportunity to spend your third year on an industry placement or study overseas.