BA British Politics and Legislative Studies
Entry requirements
Most importantly, you need ambition. Together with our support and opportunities, you can go further than you ever thought possible. Our typical offer for this course is 128 UCAS points . But there’s no ceiling on ambition. At least 80 points must come from A levels, BTEC, or other equivalent qualifications . Remember, we look at your whole application – not just grades. Achievements, work experience, extracurricular activities: they all count here. We also consider qualifications and experience from the UK and worldwide that may not exactly match those listed. Not sure if you’ll meet the entry requirements? Talk to our Admissions team today . We’ll look at your circumstances, give you personalised guidance and help you understand your options, one of which could be a Foundation Year . Alternative qualifications IB Diploma: 32 points Pass Access to HE Diploma overall with a minimum of 128 UCAS tariff points Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview.
About this course
BA (Hons) in Politics and International Relations. Core topics include Research Methods and Historical Research. The course includes a Westminster placement scheme, running for over 35 years, offering the opportunity to work alongside an MP or peer for a full year. Students also complete a final-year dissertation as an original piece of research.
Modules
- British Political History since 1945
- Introduction to Political Ideologies
- British Government
- Introduction to Policy-Making
- Introduction to Comparative Politics
- Introduction to Global Political Economy
- The Contemporary House of Commons
- Electoral and Voting Systems
- Research Methods and Ethics
- Parliament in the UK: Approaches to Reform
- Rethinking Political Economy
- The Global South and Development
- History of Political Thought
- Understanding America
- Understanding the European Union
- Dissertation
- Comparative Legislatures
- Culture Wars
- Politics of the Environment
- Dangerous Minds
- UK Politics in an Age of Decline and Renewal
- Contemporary Political Philosophy
- Political Thought of the Right
- Germany in the New Europe
- Brave New World: The Internet
- Troubled History: Irish Politics and Anglo-Irish Relations
- An Awkward Partnership: the UK and the European Union