The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
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BA (Hons) | Full-time, Sandwich | 3 - 4 years | September | GBP 0 per year | GBP 0 |
Overview
Understand the political issues shaping – and dividing – societies around the world, and discover the integral role politics plays in every aspect of people’s lives globally.
On this political studies degree, you’ll tackle the major issues facing people and politicians today, including Brexit, the NHS, and life in a ‘post-truth’ world.
You’ll learn politics theory, how the political world works and look at how our Parliament functions, as well as how the law and our institutions interact. You’ll study the historic moments that have shaped our democracy – and learn the skills required to play your part in changing minds, shaping policy and fighting inequality.
Course highlights
Careers and opportunities
The knowledge you gain on this politics degree, coupled with the communication, research, critical thinking and analysis skills you learn, means you'll have lots of career options when you graduate.
What sectors can you work in with a politics degree?
Many of our politics graduates go into people-focused roles, or bring their understanding of political theory to roles in research, shaping social policy or bringing about social change.
Areas you could go into include:
Placement year (optional)
After the second or third year of your politics degree, you can do an optional work placement sandwich year, to get valuable longer-term work experience in the industry.
Previous students have secured placements at:
We’ll help you secure a work placement that fits your aspirations. You’ll get mentoring and support throughout the year.
You could also choose to set up your own business, or take a voluntary placement.
What jobs can you do with a politics degree?
Previous graduates have gone onto work in jobs such as:
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