Course summary

Politics is the art or science of government, the jockeying of groups with different interests to get allocated the resources, power, lifestyle or identity they want recognised. Focus on real-life political decision-making and policies, and discover how international politics shapes all of our lives, by studying our BA (Hons) Politics degree in Cambridge. On this politics course you’ll study the practical and theoretical aspects of modern politics and international relations, and thereby gain insights into our past, present and future on both a local and global scale. You’ll examine relevant political debates from a historical, philosophical and sociological perspective. In doing so, we‘ll go beyond the ‘high politics’ of traditional theories and the workings of parliaments. Instead, you’ll be able to develop your own specialisms in areas such as global diplomacy, international relations, and international issues like climate change; protest movements like Black Lives Matter; the devolution of power away from central government; the politics of the new media; the politics of gender, and the place of race in modern society. Our specialist modules such as Race, Racism and Cultural Identity, Wrestling with Trump: the WWE and Modern Political Culture, and Politics and Social Media will allow you to engage with contemporary issues, developing a deeper understanding of modern politics. Why should I study politics? As a BA (Hons) Politics student at ARU, you’ll learn from expert tutors including historians, sociologists, criminologists and political scientists. Together, we’ll explore the latest theories, debates and research; examine domestic, European and international themes in politics, and consider the practical implications of political decision-making and policies. All our Politics students have the opportunity to study in the USA or Canada for a semester, and can apply for funding to help cover the cost. You could also take an optional placement year. What jobs can you get from studying politics? Once you’ve graduated, you might start a career in analysis, journalism or local or international politics, or other careers as in our Careers section below. What type of degree is Politics? This is a Bachelor’s degree in Politics. After your undergraduate politics degree you could continue to develop your skills with one of our full-time or part-time Masters degrees including our MA International Relations, and we have several options for cross-disciplinary research such as a history and politics degree at PhD level. Outstanding student support Join our student community in Cambridge and:

• learn from expert tutors including historians, sociologists and political scientists

• develop your own specialisms with a range of optional modules

• choose to study in the USA for a semester, and apply for funding to help cover the cost

• benefit from award-winning learning facilities, including extensive library and IT resources

• access support, should you need it, with study skills, careers advice, health and wellbeing, and more.