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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Politics
City St George's, University of London
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Politics course at City St George's, University of London.
Select a qualification to see required grades
UCAS Tariff
120
120 tariff points from combination of acceptable level 3 qualifications (eg. BTEC diploma and BTEC extended certificate) equivalent to three full A Levels.
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at City St George's, University of London. These students are taking Politics or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Government and Politics | C |
| History | C |
| English Literature | C |
| Sociology | C |
| Psychology | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: L200
Here's what City St George's, University of London says about its Politics course.
This bachelor's in Politics degree provides the analytical skills, and theoretical and methodological tools that will help you address the key questions that are central to understanding politics today.
You will learn to look beyond borders to develop an international understanding of politics in today’s increasingly interconnected world, as well as insight into central issues and trends that characterise twenty-first century politics.
Why are some countries becoming democratic while democracy is failing in others? How is political power distributed in different societies around the world? How has globalisation reshaped state and market institutions in different countries?
You will benefit from this degree in the following ways:
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Develop strong analytical skills, learning how to compare political phenomena taking place in different countries to improve your knowledge of contemporary politics
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Broaden your regional and country-level expertise with a range of modules on the politics of emerging powers
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Secure a micro-placement and work on a research project of your interest at a politics related institution such as an NGO, a think tank, parliament, a political risk consultancy, or the Civil Service
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Benefit from our location within a department with a strong international focus, and our exciting opportunities for work placement and studying abroad.
Source: City St George's, University of London
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Department of International Politics
Location
Clerkenwell Campus | London
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Politics
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| International | £22,340 per year |
The modules you will study
You can find extensive information about the modules you can expect to study on this course on our website: https://www.city.ac.uk/prospective-students/courses/undergraduate/politics
How you will be assessed
The assessment weighting for year one is 10%, year two is 30% and year three is 60%. You will be assessed by: • Coursework (assessed essays and assignments). • Unseen exams. • Oral presentations. • Other types of assessment methods that are suitable to specific modules. In addition, the Politics BSc (Hons) involves two research projects: • A 10,000-word dissertation submitted at the end of your third year. You will choose the topics for both research projects, in consultation with your module leaders and supervisors. These two research exercises are designed to help you develop and advance your conceptual and analytical knowledge in the field of politics, as well as key transferable skills that will become an asset when entering the professional world or embarking in further studies
City St George's, University of London student reviews
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1st year student
1 year ago
not bad not good
1st year student
1 year ago
no sense of community. most societies dont really plan much unfortunately. it gets very lonely. everyone is about themselves. the city itself has a lot to offer though. connected to main areas in london
1st year student
1 year ago
none offered to me nor do i see any in terms of accommodation
1st year student
1 year ago
academic support and welfare support is nice. they are active with their progress on you. keeping an eye on attendance and if there seems to be a problem they keep in touch.
1st year student
1 year ago
accommodations are cheap considering they are in central london. although of good quality. i am satisfied. i’m only a ten or eleven minutes walk away from the university. campus is alright, nothing special
1st year student
1 year ago
the course is nice. exams are online and no coursework besides that. the lecturers are nice and understanding
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at City St George's, University of London
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from City St George's, University of London students who took the Politics course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
81%
low
Teaching on my course
81%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
76%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
90%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
75%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
83%
low
Learning opportunities
79%
med
Learning opportunities
79%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
81%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
82%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
78%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
81%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
73%
med
Assessment and feedback
72%
low
Assessment and feedback
72%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
82%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
82%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
61%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
71%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
64%
low
Academic support
87%
low
Academic support
87%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
91%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
83%
low
Organisation and management
83%
med
Organisation and management
83%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
85%
med
How well organised is your course?
81%
med
Learning resources
86%
med
Learning resources
86%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
84%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
86%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
85%
med
Student voice
72%
med
Student voice
72%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
63%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
79%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
74%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
67%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
88%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
74%
med
Student information
See who's studying at City St George's, University of London. These students are taking Politics or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
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Earnings after graduation
Earnings from City St George's, University of London graduates who took Politics - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£26.3k
First year after graduation
£30.7k
Third year after graduation
£38.3k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Politics.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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