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BA (Hons) Politics

University of Westminster — London, United Kingdom

BA (Hons) Politics is a undergraduate Political Science course at University of Westminster, London, United Kingdom. It takes 3 years, costs £19,000 per year and starts in September.

Undergraduate · 3 years · Full-time · Political Science · £19,000 per year

Intakes: September

Our Politics BA is designed for students who want to understand politics in depth and develop the skills to shape political change. From political theory to British politics, from activism to policymaking, our BA Politics blends intellectual depth with hands-on experience. You’ll learn why ideas like equality and justice matter, how political systems function, and how political transformations happen – whether through campaigning, community organising, or public policy. Our BA Politics is intellectually rigorous, globally aware, and rooted in real political practice. Top reasons to study this course (from the course page): - Study in a global education hub – by studying in the heart of London, you'll bring your learning to life, with exclusive access to the Houses of Parliament, government departments, international organisations, NGOs, exhibitions and world-class museums. - Join a vibrant community – we welcome students from over 169 countries, who make up 50% of our full-time population. With 190+ partners across 56 countries, we’re one of the UK’s most diverse and international universities. - There are plenty of opportunities for student engagement, including through our award-winning, student-led initiative, the Democratic Education Network. - We focus on careers and employability. We have a range of opportunities embedded in the curriculum and partnerships with international organisations, including the United Nations. Our university is ranked No.1 in the UK for Work-Based Learning (Source: Forage UK University and Educator Awards, 2023). Campus: Regent, Central London Duration: 3 or 4 years Start dates: Full-time - September 2027 International tuition fee: £19,000 (Price per academic year). The university states annual fees stay the same throughout your studies. Careers (from the course page): We take you out of the classroom to visit places such as the Houses of Parliament, government departments, international organisations, NGOs, and museums. You have the option to spend a year abroad undertaking a work, study or volunteering placement. Graduate employers named on the course page: Civil Service, Bradford Council, HM Government, Houses of Parliament, Metropolitan Police, Student Union, Local authorities, Non-governmental organisations. Source: University of Westminster course page.

Modules

• Doing Politics: Participation, Campaigning, and Change (Year 1, Core)
• Governance and Institutions: From the Local to the Global (Year 1, Core)
• Introduction to Development: Understanding Global Inequalities (Year 1, Core)
• Introduction to International Relations (Year 1, Core)
• Thinking Politics: Concepts, Ideas and Ideologies (Year 1, Core)
• Democracy and Development in Asia and Africa (Year 1, Option)
• Feminist Political Thought (Year 1, Option)
• Labour and Migration in the World Economy (Year 1, Option)
• Sites and Spaces of International (dis)order (Year 1, Option)
• British Politics: Crisis and Possibilities (Year 2, Core)
• Political Research and Practice (Year 2, Core)
• The Politics of Inclusion / Exclusion (Year 2, Core)
• Theorising Politics and International Relations (Year 2, Core)
• Gender, Sexuality and Global Politics (Year 2, Option)
• Global Political Economy (Year 2, Option)
• Global Security (Year 2, Option)
• Governance in Europe (Year 2, Option)
• Humanitarian Intervention and International Relations (Year 2, Option)
• Mapping Global Change and Decolonial Futures (Year 2, Option)
• Rethinking Development and Sustainability (Year 2, Option)
• Dissertation (Year 3, Core)
• Governing Crisis (Year 3, Core)
• Policy and Practice (Year 3, Core)
• American Power in a Multi-Polar World (Year 3, Option)
• Development Futures (Year 3, Option)
• Foreign Policy and Diplomacy in a Changing World (Year 3, Option)
• Justice, Ethics, and World Order(s) (Year 3, Option)
• Politics and Development in the Middle East (Year 3, Option)
• Security, Secrecy and the State: The War on Terror and its Aftermath (Year 3, Option)
• The Politics of Protest: Social and Political Movements Today (Year 3, Option)

Careers

• Civil servant
• Diplomat
• Journalist
• Campaigner
• Researcher
• Political consultant