Course summary

The personal is political: explore the links between politics and the social structures of the modern world. This exciting new degree examines the relationship between the social and economic structures of societies and political change. Drawing on a range of political and social theories; we examine why in an age of increasingly high living standards, many people feel disenchanted and alienated. What is the relationship between the changing social structure in both Britain and the United States, such as de-industrialisation and the rise of the rustbelt, and the 2016 votes for Brexit and Donald Trump? Where does power lie in Britain, the United States and the world? What causes inequality within and between countries, and can current levels of inequality and poverty be justified? You’ll learn from the School’s expert academic staff, who specialise in areas such as race, gender, class, citizenship and globalisation. Their teaching will give you a thorough understanding of sociopolitical issues, and help you to make sense of the world we live in.