Courses

We believe that the study of politics and international relations should be interesting, engaging and up-to-date. We'll work with you to investigate the big political questions of today and tomorrow, using innovative teaching methods, backed by world-class research, to really bring politics to life.

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Teaching and learning changes for 2020-21

Due to the coronavirus pandemic we have made some changes to teaching and learning for some courses in the 2020-21 academic year. These pages will be updated regularly, so please check back for the latest information about your course.

Undergraduate

Politics BA

A degree in Politics allows you to take a comprehensive overview of the subject. You’ll be introduced to a wide range of topics from political theory through to international relations. On this course, you will learn how to apply the concepts, theories and methods used in the study of politics to the analysis of political ideas, institutions and practices.

  • Start: September 2021
  • Duration: 3 years full-time
  • UCAS code: L210
Undergraduate

International Relations and Politics BA

Taking a degree in International Relations and Politics provides you with a strong grounding in the core skills of political analysis and political theory, whilst emphasising the international dimensions of the study of politics. Explore many of the key theories of international relations alongside a flexible choice of module options. A perfect course if you’re really motivated by the area of international relations.

  • Start: September 2021
  • Duration: 3 years full-time
  • UCAS code: L201
Undergraduate

Economics and Politics BA

This dual honours degree focuses on the interaction between economic and political aspects of the modern world. The course analyses political ideas, institutions and practices. It also gives you a solid grounding in modern economic theory. You'll explore the issues underlying current debates on economic policy and the quantitative and analytical skills essential for economists to make informed judgements.

  • Start: September 2021
  • Duration: 3 years full-time
  • UCAS code: LL12
Undergraduate

History and Politics BA

This degree combination equips you with the skills to flourish as both a historian and a political analyst, enabling you to develop your knowledge of critical historical events and themes. You’ll develop expertise at working with historical sources and think about how we study the past, applying this to the exciting and expansive range of periods researched by the experts in the Department of History.

  • Start: September 2021
  • Duration: 3 years full-time
  • UCAS code: VL12
Undergraduate

Politics and Philosophy BA

This degree enables you to engage with a wide range of moral, theoretical and philosophical issues that complement your political studies. You’ll study political philosophy, and learn about the thought of major figures such as Plato, Kant and Hegel, as well as pursuing the key areas of philosophy including ethics, philosophy of mind, the theory of knowledge, metaphysics, and logic.

  • Start: September 2021
  • Duration: 3 years full-time
  • UCAS code: LV25
Undergraduate

Politics, Philosophy and Economics BA

Studying politics, philosophy and economics will help you understand the ideas and theories which shape our world. You'll learn how and why these subjects are intrinsically linked, and how they've developed alongside each other. You'll also develop analytical skills to help you evaluate the impact of government policies of programmes. You'll learn how to understand things from multiple perspectives and think creatively about problem solving. Our teaching is informed by real-world events that are happening now, so you'll be using the knowledge and techniques you've learned to tackle current issues.

  • Start: September 2021
  • UCAS code: L200
  • Duration: 3 years
Undergraduate

Politics and Sociology BA

This degree focuses on the relationships between individuals and society. It revolves around examining how personal attitudes and experiences relate to wider issues, understanding how group phenomena can give collective meaning to an individual's actions, and on social change and the ways forces, like globalisation, impact upon society.

  • Start: September 2021
  • Duration: 3 years full-time
  • UCAS code: LL23
Undergraduate

Politics and Modern Languages & Cultures BA

By bringing together your study of politics and languages and cultures, you'll deepen your understanding of European culture and world affairs. This course gives you the opportunity to examine political issues from different cultural perspectives and set your study of languages and cultures in their broader political contexts during the built-in placement year abroad. You'll develop high-level language skills and will combine these with optional modules which include Linguistics, Literature, Society and politics, History, Philosophy and Film Studies.

  • Start: September 2021
  • Duration: 3 years full-time
  • UCAS code: RL60

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