Course summary
TEF Silver
Sheffield Hallam University has opted into the TEF and received a Silver award.
Course summary
- Learn about the latest thinking in analysing and explaining political trends and issues.
- Gain a critical understanding of political institutions, ideologies and theories.
- Gain work experience with well-known organisations.
- Visit Brussels for a chance to meet policy makers and politicians.
- lectures
- seminars
- away days
- workshops
- e-learning
- placement opportunities
- guest lecturers
- extracurricular activities such as publishing and editing Politics Review Magazine, and joining the Model UN Simulation Society, the Politics Society, and the Debating Society
Course details
Modules
Year 1 Compulsory modules Graduate Study Skills 20 Introduction To International Relations 20 Introduction To Political Thought 20 Introduction To Politics And Society 20 The Politics Of Post War Britain 20 Elective modules Foreign Language 20 The Politics Of The Usa 20 Year 2 Compulsory modules Contemporary Political Philosophy 20 Europe And The European Union 20 Research Methods In Politics 20 Elective modules Britain In The World: British Foreign And Defence Policy In The Modern Era 20 Comparative Politics 10 Contemporary War And Security Studies 20 Divided Societies 20 Foreign Language 20 Society And Nature: The Politics Of The Environment 20 Studies Abroad In Applied Social Sciences 50 Work Placement (Politics And Sociology) 60 Work Project 20 Final year Compulsory modules Dissertation (Politics) 40 Elective modules Anarchism: Direct Action In Theory And Practice 20 British Political Parties In The Modern Era 20 Charity And Community 20 Comparing Social Issues And Policy In A Global Context 20 Failed States And Democratisation 20 Foreign Language 20 Politics Of The City 20 Power, Politics And Paranoia: Contemporary Issues Dividing The Great Powers 20 Sex, Gender And World Politics 20 Terrorism And Counter-Terrorism 20 Theories And Methods Of Conflict Transformation 20 Understanding Human Rights: Disrupting Universalism 20
Assessment method
Coursework Practicals Exams
How to apply
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:
- L200
- Institution code:
- S21
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Please note the University will only admit students who are aged 18 at the point of enrolment.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/sociology-and-politics/ba-honours-politics/full-time/2021
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | With at least 5.5 in all skills. |
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
EU | £13995 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
International | £13995 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Sponsorship information
Scholarships, discounts and bursaries may be available to students who study this course.
Provider information
Sheffield Hallam University
City Campus
Howard Street
Sheffield
S1 1WB