Bachelor of Science in Economics - Politics (L200)

The field of politics allows students to explore how parliaments and governments function and evaluate political ideas such as power, freedom, democracy, conflict, legitimacy or accountability as well as incorporating international relations.

Modules are varied, allowing students to explore how politics works in Britain and further afield as well as investigate how public policy is made. Other strands of work discuss justice, democracy, human rights and international relations; providing them with a broad understanding of politics tailored to their own particular needs.

This degree aims to provide students with an excellent understanding of politics and government while also equipping them with associated intellectual and communications skills that will be of value whether they work in government or in the private or voluntary sectors. Politics graduates find careers in a wide range of fields. A further option is to go on to postgraduate study.