17Jun
UndergraduateCourse summary
Course overview
- Our everyday lives and future prospects are shaped by the decisions of the political parties who are elected to represent us. Our BA (Hons) Politics course explores the forces that shape today’s world at a regional, national and international level.
- This course is perfect for anyone who’s looking to understand how political ideas and systems shape societies. You’ll study the role of government and political institutions, exploring how their policies on everything from crime and punishment to education, healthcare and the welfare state affect the lives of the populations they serve.
- Throughout the course you’ll develop an in-depth understanding of political theory, the history of political ideas and political ideologies.
- You’ll also explore the increasingly critical area of international politics and international relations. We’ll look at contemporary issues including globalisation, the centrality of political institutions in decision-making, political and economic development, international terrorism and security.
- Our Politics courses are ranked 1st in the North West and 2nd in the UK for learning opportunities – National Student Survey 2019.
- We are also ranked 3rd in the North West for ‘overall student satisfaction’ and ‘assessment and feedback’ – National Student Survey 2019.
- You’ll have the opportunity to study abroad at one of our partner institutions in Europe and North America.
Modules
Year 1: Politics, Power and the State, Global Politics, British Politics Year 2: Research Methods in Politics and International Relations, Globalisation: History, Theory and Approaches, History of Political Ideas, Progressive Politics and Political Ideas in Modern Britain Year 3: Politics Dissertation, Terrorism and Security, Contemporary Anglo-American Political Philosophy, Continuity and Change in British Politics
How to apply
26Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- P345
- Institution code:
- C30
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- U
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with no component score less than 5.5 (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date) |
Unistats information
Operated by the Office for Students
Student satisfaction
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
The student satisfaction data is from students surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic. The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
*subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index inflation rate
Provider information
University of Central Lancashire
Preston
PR1 2HE