BA Political Science
London, United Kingdom
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2025
TUITION FEES
GBP 15,645 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* EU, international & United States | UK full time: £9,250
Introduction
You'll focus on three core areas of Political Science: political thought, political systems and public policy, going from the theory of each to real world political situations.
Like our other Programs, our BA in Political Science is based on the American liberal arts tradition, which offers a multi-disciplinary approach, combining areas of study from the Humanities. That's why your first year will include Tools for Change and Visual Thinking, as well as The Global Cold War and World Politics.
You'll enjoy a broad study of political thinkers and theories, going beyond the classroom to experience practical policy issues. Discover British politics in the setting of the Houses of Parliament.
From Global Development Politics to Policy Making in a Globalised World, our students gain a truly international understanding of politics and its processes.
Research plays an important role, so that you'll acquire important skills using the latest technology which will be invaluable for any career. Some of our senior students have the opportunity to collaborate with academic staff on research.
A number of fascinating electives are on offer, giving you the chance to specialise in topics which appeal to you, such as &'the American Presidency', &'Nationalism and Conflict', &'Political Communications' and &'Peace and Justice'.
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Scholarships and Funding
A range of scholarships are available for both undergraduate and master's students, see our website for details.
Curriculum
Year 1
Modules
- The Global Cold War
- World Politics
- Political Ideologies
- Government, State, Politics
- Tools for Change
- Research and Writing I
Plus one of the following:
- Visual Thinking
- Narratives of Change
Year 2
Modules
- Introduction to International Relations
- Global Politics in the C21st
- Modern Political Thought
- Rich World Poor World
- Research and Writing II
- Social Change in Practice
- Probability and Statistics 1
Year 3
Modules
- Global Development Politics
- Capitalism and its Critics
- Democracy and its Enemies
- Politics of Environmentalism
- Research Methods: Social Sciences
Plus one of the following:
- Politics and Election in the USA
- Political Communications
- Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism
- Rise Of The Right: History of Fascisms
- Nationalism And Conflict
- Russian History and Politics
- Globalization and Anti-Globalization
- Conflict and Conflict Resolution
- International Human Rights
- Global Energy Politics
- British Politics: Inside Parliament
Plus one of the following:
- Service Learning: Digital Collaboration
- Service Learning: Leadership in a Changing World
- Service Learning: Environment and Society
- Service Learning: Global Citizenship and Migration
Year 4
Modules
- Contemporary Political Theory
- Policy-Making in a Globalized World
- Sustainable Development
- Political Sociology: Power, State and Society
- Senior Seminar in Political Science 1
- Senior Seminar in Political Science 2
Plus one of the following:
- The American Presidency
- American Culture Wars
- Politics of International Law
- Peace and Justice
- Diplomatic Studies
- The European Union
Integrated Internship
- World Internship Political Science
- Internship In Political Science
Program Outcome
- Acquire an analytical grasp of contemporary social, political and economic issues of concern to policy makers, business, the media and civil society
- Access to leading non-governmental, governmental and political institutions will bring your studies alive
- Gain vital work experience with an international internship, enhancing your career opportunities, while building experience with writing in a range of professional formats from project evaluations, policy briefs and policy-maker profiles to NGO campaign analyses and project grant applications.
- Take part in field trips to the European Parliament, Council and Commission and NATO in Brussels and the International Court of Justice in the Hague
- Learn from faculty academics leading research in specialist areas from &'Politics in the USA' to &'Religion, Identity and Power'
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Graduate Destinations
Below is a list of where some of the graduates of this Program have gone on to work.
- Credit Suisse
- Greenpeace USA
- Stonewall,
- The United Nations Children's Fund
- World Bank