Politics

Studying Politics helps you understand the complex relationship between the state, political ideas and developments, and society. Learning to think critically and politically, you’ll be able to engage in contemporary political debate.

Our BA (Hons) Politics adopts an interdisciplinary approach. You’ll explore politics from a range of different perspectives and delve into topics such as sociology, social policy, criminal justice, philosophy and history. You’ll study alongside and engage in debate with students with different perspectives giving you a greater appreciation of the multidimensional nature of modern politics.

On this degree you can analyse how political ideas and decisions shape our daily lives and impact public affairs, including our social and cultural experiences and identities. You can also look at how those same ideas and systems are themselves influenced by some of the most significant issues that face the world today, including race, gender, the environment, the media, and poverty

Studying Politics develops a portfolio of transferrable skills that are highly valued by employers including analysis, evaluation, problem solving, effective communication, time management, organisation and teamwork skills. Your experience and ability to investigate and solve problems, formulate and present logical and structured arguments, can be adapted to a range of professions.

‘Placement Year’ and 'International Experience Year’ options are available for this course. You will have the opportunity to fully consider these options when you have started your course at Bangor and can make an application for a transfer onto such a pathway at the appropriate time. You can find more information about these options on our website and if you have any questions, please get in touch.

If you don’t have the required qualifications for this degree-level course or are looking to re-enter education after time away from study, then a Foundation Year Programme might be the right choice for you. Please see Politics (with Foundation Year) L20F.

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You’ll benefit from high quality teaching, expert support and a friendly learning environment at a top 20 UK university (Uni Compare Rankings 2027), while gaining real world experience through work placements and opportunities to study abroad. With accommodation guaranteed for all Clearing applicants, you can settle in quickly and start making the most of university life from day one.

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