Politics
University of Huddersfield
UCAS Code: L200 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Access to HE Diploma
112 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
T Level
UCAS Tariff
from a combination of Level 3 qualifications including a grade B in an A Level or a Distinction in BTEC Subsidiary Diploma or National Extended Certificate.
About this course
Why study Politics?
Some of the decisions that are made in governments and other institutions can have a huge effect on our lives, particularly now that we live in a truly globalised society. This course aims to give you an understanding of how those decisions are made, and encourages you to take an in-depth look at issues such as conflict resolution, democratisation and development, and systems of governance.
We'll give you the opportunity to gain a critical understanding of political processes and institutions, focusing specifically on British politics. You could look at political parties, political leadership, policy-making and elections, as well as political philosophy and global political issues.
100% * of graduates from this course are in work and/or further study fifteen months after graduating. This course could lead to a rewarding and exciting career in a range of sectors. Previous politics graduates have gone on to roles in education, the media, business, politics, charities, human resources and within the community. **
We also received 100% overall student satisfaction for politics in the National Student Survey 2020.
* HESA Graduate Outcomes 17/18, UK domiciled graduates
How will you learn?
* In your second and third years, you can choose from a range of specialist modules to gain a deeper understanding of the aspects of your subject that interest you the most.
* We’ll provide you with the opportunity to understand the theory and apply it in the working environment, through a work placement in your second year. From working for an MP to helping at a non-governmental organisation (NGO), educational institution or media outlet, you’ll be given the chance to gain some practical experience in a professional setting.
* In your second year you may have the opportunity to study abroad for a term.
* You’ll have the chance to get involved in a range of extra-curricular activities. You could also benefit from guest lecturers such as MPs and political figures, and engage in student-led debates.
* We encourage students to get involved with the active student Politics Society to gain practical experience. This is increasingly valuable as employers are looking for graduates who have transferable skills, such as the ability to put forward an argument.
Modules
Year 1
Core modules:
Exploring the Social Sciences
Human Rights in Contemporary Society
Introduction to Politics
Issues in Justice; Ethics and Citizenship
Year 2
Core modules:
Researching Democratisation
Professional Work Placement Module
Option modules
Choose four from a list which may include:
British Party Politics
Competing Perspectives on Development
Ethnicity and Nationalism
US Politics and Society
Living an Examined Life: Political Philosophy and Ethics in the Real World
Critical Social Policy in Contemporary Society
Year 3
Core module:
Final Year Project for the Social Sciences
Option modules
Choose four from a list which may include:
Humanity 2.0: Living and Participating in the Digital Age
Film and Cinema
Race; Ethnicity and Difference
Representing the Social: Culture and Society
Terrorism and Conflict Resolution
International Crises since 1945
Assessment methods
Assessment will include coursework, practice/ competency based learning and examination. Your module specification/course handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to your course.
Tuition fees
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Extra funding
Please see our website for more information - http://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-finance/undergraduate-scholarships/
The Uni
University of Huddersfield
Department of Behavioural and Social Sciences (HDBSS)
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Top job areas of graduates
The numbers of people taking politics degrees fell sharply last year and we'll keep an eye on this one - it can't really be because of graduates getting poor outcomes as politics grads do about as well as graduates on average. Most politics or international relations graduates don't actually go into politics - although many do, as activists, fundraisers and researchers. Jobs in local and central government are also important. Other popular jobs include marketing and PR, youth and community work, finance roles, HR and academic research (you usually need a postgraduate degree to get into research). Because so many graduates get jobs in the civil service, a lot of graduates find themselves in London after graduating. Politics is a very popular postgraduate subject, and so about one in five politics graduates go on to take another course - usually a one-year Masters - after they finish their degrees.
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