Politics BA (Hons)

Studying politics allows you to know what is happening today, how change is enacted, and how you can be a part of it. The principal focus of the degree is power relations between individuals, social groups and nations – so it is one of the most exciting ways to understand why things are the way they are. You’ll study a broad range of social and public policy areas and explore fundamental issues that affect communities in the UK and elsewhere, including: emancipatory political thought and theory, international politics, digital politics, and ‘issue’ politics such as environmentalism and climate change.<br/><br/>The course is underpinned by both the research specialisms of the staff who will teach you and a wide variety of options mean you can pursue your own interests, depending on what you choose to specialise in – with things becoming increasingly flexible as you progress through the course. In the final year, you will engage more directly with current academic debates and contemporary political developments.<br/><br/>We place a heavy emphasis on employability and offer practical skills training, including advanced analytical approaches, which many employers look for when offering placement opportunities. This, alongside the opportunity to study a foreign language or do an exchange abroad, means that a politics degree opens doors to a range of interesting and rewarding career possibilities, as well as providing you with a much better understanding of what is happening right now.<br/><br/>You can also combine politics with another subject and broaden your outlook still further. In your third year, you may have the opportunity to take a placement year with an employer or study abroad, broadening your horizons and boosting your employability.*<br/><br/>This course has a foundation year available.<br/><br/>*Placement and/or study abroad options may be available, potentially extending the duration of study up to 4 years. Study abroad will be subject to any international travel restrictions and/or availability.<br/><br/>**Features and Benefits**<br/>- 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. <br/><br/><br/>- 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.<br/><br/><br/>- Flexible study options – with options to take Joint Honours degrees and a wide range of units to study within BA (Hons) Politics.<br/><br/><br/>- The politics team is friendly, supportive and passionate about the subject, providing an intellectually challenging environment for our students.<br/><br/><br/>- Our courses include practical skills training to ensure you’re fully prepared for your future career.<br/><br/><br/>- You will have the opportunity to spend your third year on an industry placement or study overseas.<br/>