BA Politics

The Politics BSc programme at the University of Birmingham is a comprehensive and flexible degree that allows students to delve into political theory, international relations, British politics, and policy-making. The course provides a sophisticated understanding of politics, both national and international, which prepares students for careers in a wide range of fields.Course Content: Across the programme, students will explore political theory, ideological shifts, and political structures, focusing on both traditional and contemporary perspectives. The curriculum includes theoretical and core subjects along with optional modules allowing students to tailor their degree. A research dissertation in the final year provides an opportunity to carry out an in-depth investigation of a topic of personal interest.Key Modules: Core modules include Political Theory, Introduction to International Relations, Democracy and Democratisation, British Politics, and a final year Research Dissertation. Additional optional modules cover topics like European Politics, Global Ethics, American Government and Politics, War and Global Conflict, and Middle East in the International System.Future Careers: Upon graduation, students are well-prepared for careers spanning politics, government, public administration, consultancy, advocacy, business, journalism, teaching, and further academic study. Alumni have worked in organisations such as Siemens, the NHS, Oxfam, Parliament and various councils.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.