Politics BA/BSc

The interaction of people, ideas and institutions is central to shaping the outcomes of political processes and government decision-making at global, national, regional and local levels. Our Politics BA/BSc will develop your knowledge and understanding of the relationship between government and society and explore questions of political order and decision making.<br/><br/>Key benefits<br/>- Our Politics BA/BSc course offers a demanding and stimulating programme of study covering international politics, comparative politics, and political theory, with an emphasis on developing your analytical and research skills. <br/><br/><br/>- You will learn to think critically and independently about key issues in politics and develop a range of skills to support your intellectual, vocational and personal development.<br/><br/><br/>- Given the interdisciplinary nature of the department, you will also have many opportunities to explore the interplay between politics and economics.<br/><br/><br/>- Sitting within the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy, the Department of Political Economy has an interdisciplinary, social science ethos, fostering a stimulating intellectual environment that has attracted leading scholars.<br/><br/><br/>- Our research-led curriculum encourages critical analysis and debate on contemporary international political and policy issues.<br/>