Bachelor of Science(Honours) - Politics with foundation year

Skills of clear-sighted political analysis are needed more than ever before, as the traditional political ‘certainties’ crumble and as the world is faced with persistent injustices and new challenges. This Politics degree situates the big issues of the day in their historical and philosophical contexts.

Students will explore continuity and change in local, national and global dimensions of politics, and scrutinise political ideas, structures and approaches that will help students to understand and address the complex, and ever-changing circumstances.

The foundation year will develop students skills in critical thought and analysis, working as part of a team, networking, and the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and concisely. These valuable assets will help students to enter roles in a variety of sectors such as national or local government, non-governmental organisations, journalism, or teaching.

Politics graduates have gone on to enter a variety of roles in sectors such as national or international government, leading non-governmental organisations in London, Brussels and other European capital states, journalism, law, teaching, and graduate training schemes in the public and private sectors. Five of the graduates have worked as assistants to MPs in Westminster. A high proportion of students also go on to study at postgraduate level, some are currently completing funded PhD research.