Course summary

This course gives you the conceptual and methodological tools to enable you to critically analyse political events and phenomena. It provides you with a solid grounding in the core areas of political studies, including political theory, comparative politics, international politics and British politics. You are also given the opportunity to study more specialist modules including, but not limited to: the media and democratic politics, gender, race and culture, the far right, British political parties, human rights, foreign policy, contemporary political theory, national identity, African politics, US politics and the politics of China. The course gives you a diverse skillset including data analysis, research and critical thinking useful for career development in a broad range of fields and professions, including journalism, research, advocacy, the civil service, and roles in local and national government. It will also help you to become a better citizen, equipping you with the skills and confidence required to successfully navigate the increasingly challenging political landscape we face.