Politics (Joint Honours) 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 (Joint Honours) BA (Hons)
Our expert lecturers will help you develop a range of skills sought by employers – from communication and team working to independent research and critical analysis. You will gain an in-depth knowledge of current political issues, and have opportunities to gain work experience, meet practitioners and travel overseas.
You will also benefit from a strong academic and theoretical background through modules such as British Government and Politics, which examines the structures and processes of politics at all tiers, from local government through to the EU. Underpinning the module is the nature of political and governmental interaction between the citizen and the state and the factors which influence that relationship or generate pressure for change
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Curriculum
Year 1
- Introduction to Politics
- British Government and Politics
Year 2
- Political Theory
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:
- American Presidency
- Power, Politics and Morality
- Politics of Nationalism
- Managing the Environment
- Health Politics and Policy
- Globalisation and Democracy
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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.