BA Politics
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 96–112 UCAS points . Our contextual offer is 96 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: 28 points Pass Access to HE Diploma overall with a minimum of 96-112 UCAS tariff points
About this course
BA (Hons) in Politics and International Relations, examining domestic and global political systems. Core topics include data analysis, research methods, historical research, communication and writing, and global and comparative perspectives. Students undertake a final-year dissertation and may apply for a trimester abroad or a Westminster placement scheme that has operated for over 35 years.
Modules
- Preparing for Learning in Higher Education
- Introduction to Social Science
- Research in the Humanities, Social Sciences and Education
- Group Challenge (Humanities)
- Foundation in Data Analysis
- Academic Writing Skills
- Introduction to International Politics
- Introduction to Global Political Economy
- British Political History since 1945
- Introduction to Comparative Politics
- Introduction to Policy-Making
- Introduction to Political Ideologies
- British Government
- Rethinking Political Economy
- History of Political Thought
- Research Methods and Ethics
- Electoral and Voting Systems
- International Relations Theory
- Understanding Terrorism
- The Global South and Development
- The United Nations and Global Security
- Understanding America
- Understanding the European Union
- Final Year Project
- One Trimester Abroad
- One Trimester Internship
- UK Politics in an Age of Decline and Renewal
- Politics of the Environment
- The Contemporary House of Commons
- Comparative Legislatures
- Culture Wars
- Parliament in the UK: Approaches to Reform
- BRICS: Emerging Powers in International Affairs
- Political Thought of the Right
- Single Trimester Project
- Troubled History: Irish Politics and Anglo-Irish Relations
- An Awkward Partnership: the UK and the European Union
- Brave New World: The Internet