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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Undergraduate

Politics BA

2023-24
/ September start
A Levels AAB
UCAS code L210
3 years
/ Full-time

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.

  • Industry placement
  • Study abroad
Undergraduate

International Relations and Politics BA

2023-24
/ September start
A Levels AAB
UCAS code L201
3 years
/ Full-time

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.

  • Industry placement
  • Study abroad
Undergraduate

Economics and Politics BA

2023-24
/ September start
A Levels AAB
UCAS code LL12
3 years
/ Full-time

This dual honours degree explores the relationship between economic and political aspects of the modern world.

  • Dual honours
  • Industry placement
  • Study abroad
Undergraduate

History and Politics BA

2023-24
/ September start
A Levels AAB
UCAS code VL12
3 years
/ Full-time

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.

  • Dual honours
  • Industry placement
  • Study abroad
Undergraduate

Politics and Philosophy BA

2023-24
/ September start
A Levels AAB
UCAS code LV25
3 years
/ Full-time

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.

  • Dual honours
  • Industry placement
  • Study abroad
Undergraduate

Politics, Philosophy and Economics BA

2023-24
/ September start
A Levels AAA
UCAS code L200
3 years
/ Full-time

Understand the ideas and theories which shape our world. Learn how and why the three subjects are intrinsically linked, and how they've developed alongside each other. Develop analytical skills to help you evaluate the impact of government policies of programmes.

  • Industry placement
  • Study abroad
Undergraduate

Politics, Philosophy and Economics BSc

2023-24
/ September start
A Levels AAA
UCAS code L2V5
3 years
/ Full-time

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.

  • Industry placement
  • Study abroad
Undergraduate

Politics and Sociology BA

2023-24
/ September start
A Levels ABB
UCAS code LL23
3 years
/ Full-time

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.

  • Dual honours
  • Industry placement
  • Study abroad
Undergraduate

Politics and Modern Languages & Cultures BA

2023-24
/ September start
A Levels ABB
UCAS code RL60
4 years
/ Full-time

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.

  • Dual honours
  • Foreign language study
  • Study abroad

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