Politics BA (Hons)
De Montfort University
Key Information
Campus location
Leicester, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
36 months
Pace
Full time
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Introduction
Politics BA (Hons)
Politics is all around us, shaping our world as well as our everyday lives.
This course will give you insight, knowledge and understanding of the role politics plays at local, national and global levels. With our internationally-renowned experts, you’ll gain both the practical and the theoretical knowledge you’ll need to understand and influence our world.
Choose from a wide range of module options, including British Government and Politics, Global Comparative Politics, Politics in Action, Comparative Local Government and Power, Politics and Morality.
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Curriculum
Year 1
- Introduction to Politics
- Introduction to Contemporary International Relations
- Global Comparative Politics
- British Government and Politics
Year 2
- Political Thought
- Political Research in Action
- Politics in Action
Plus options from the following:
- Politics of the European Union
- Unity and Diversity in Contemporary America
- Government and Business
- Corruption and its Avoidance
- Comparative Local Government
Year 3
- Dissertation
Plus options from the following:
- Globalisation and Democracy
- American Presidency
- Power, Politics and Morality
- Politics of Nationalism
- Managing the Environment
- Health Politics and Policy
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Career Opportunities
Graduates from this course have progressed to careers in the private and public sectors in positions such as Campaign Manager for Labour, Deputy Social Media Editor for the Independent, a graduate position on IBM’s sought-after HR Leadership Development Program and a place on a Local Government trainee scheme.