2 minute read
Politics BA(Hons)
BA(Hons)
Your course
The decisions that are made in governments and other institutions can have a huge effect on our lives, particularly now that we live in a truly globalised society. This course aims to give you an understanding of how those decisions are made, and encourages you to take an in-depth look at development, conflict, inequality and power. Throughout the course you’ll have the opportunity to gain a critical understanding of political processes and institutions, with exploration of systems of governance and decision-making across the world. You can explore areas including policy-making, political theory, international diplomacy and identity politics, building up your experience in research methods and critical analysis as you do so. We know there is no substitute for gaining hands-on experience, so we provide you with the opportunity to apply theory to practice with a work placement in your second year.
Example modules
• Competing Perspectives on
Development • Conflict and Diplomacy: Resolving
International Crises • Political Theory: A Beginner’s Guide • Westminster and Beyond: Politics,
Parties and Policy
Course info
Course length:
3yrs full-time
Entry requirements:
BBC/DMM/112 inc. a grade B in an A Level or a Distinction in BTEC Subsidiary Diploma/Merit at T Level/Access to HE Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above
“I had the opportunity to undertake my work placement with Tracy Brabin when she was an MP (she is now the Mayor of West Yorkshire). This was an eye-opening experience for me as the lived experience of the role of a local MP and their staff was highly educational for me. Furthermore, it gave me experience in teamwork in a professional environment, as I would often work alongside another caseworker.”
