BA (Hons.) Politics and Social Change

The Politics and Social Change BA (Hons) degree at the University of Brighton offers students the opportunity to gain a deep understanding of how politics shapes our lives and is shaped by dynamic social forces. It provides students with a strong foundation in understanding the key issues and theories behind politics and social change, enabling them to engage with topics such as democracy, peace, war, poverty, inequality, and the environment.Course Content: The course content involves exploring traditional areas of politics like British, European and international politics and also focuses on radical and critical theories that challenge established orthodoxies. Students will engage with contemporary issues of conflict, inequality and climate crisis and approaches to address these issues.Key Modules: The key modules include Introduction to Politics, Foundational Skills for Study of the Social Sciences, British Politics: Tradition and Transformation, and The Politics of Public Policy. In the second year, students delve into Politics, Power and the State, Social Movements and Protest, among other modules. The final year includes the Dissertation / Research Project along with optional modules such as Conflict, Security and Peacebuilding and Radical Political Economies.Accreditations: This course has no specific accreditation, but it does provide a range of skills and expertise that can be applied to a myriad of professions and industries.Future Careers: Graduates of the Politics and Social Change BA (Hons) can expect to find employment in a range of sectors including government and public administration, non-profit and charitable organizations, journalism, teaching, and research. They could also pursue postgraduate study in related disciplines.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.