BA (Hons) Politics

The BA Politics course from the University of York provides a rigorous and broad-based education on politics that combines theory, practice, and real-world relevance. The course offers a flexible structure, allowing students to tailor their degree to suit personal interests and career ambitions. It's inclusive of engaging formats such as small group seminars, one-to-one tutorials, and interactive lectures.Course Content: The program offers a flexible course structure, allowing students to study a wide range of subjects. In the first year, students will gain a strong grounding in political theory, comparative politics, and international politics. In the second and third years, students can choose from a broad range of modules based on their interests. Additionally, the BA Politics degree at York gives students the option to study abroad or do a work placement as part of their degree.Key Modules: Some core modules include: Democracies, Making Sense of Politics, and The Analysis of Politics. Optional modules include: Modern Political Thought, The Politics of Migration, Radical Political Theory, War and Peace, International Security, Economics for Public Policy, The Economics of Politics, Welfare States, and the Politics of the Global Economy, among others.Future Careers: The BA Politics degree may lead to a variety of careers. Graduates from this program have gone into fields such as government and politics, media and journalism, banking and finance, consultancy, non-governmental organisations, and international organisations, among others. The course also offers comprehensive support on skills development and career planning.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.