BA Politics

The Politics BA at Queen's University Belfast provides a broad base of knowledge about how societies make collective decisions under conditions of scarcity and why. This course equips students with political insights, analytical skills and social responsibility that will prepare them for careers in an array of fields.Course Content: The course provides an understanding of local, national and international situations; an exploration of political scientific theories and ideas; a grasp of the complex challenges of politics, and an evaluation of change within the political world. The course offers a flexible approach to learning, with a combination of core and optional modules to tailor your studies to your interests and career aspirations. Key Modules: These include topics like Politics of Deeply Divided Societies, Contemporary Europe: Politics, Society and Institutions, Politics and Policies of the European Union, Comparative Territorial Politics, and Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods in Politics and International Relations among others. Accreditations: This course is recognized by the UK's major political science professional body, the Political Studies Association (PSA).Future Careers: Graduates can find many career opportunities with this degree, such as in public and private sector management, NGOs, diplomacy, overseas development, journalism and broadcasting, teaching, public relations, and politics. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.