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f you are curious about how decisions are made and communicated, why we have certain structures and organizations, and how they came to be formed, then this degree is for you. It enables you to approach key themes from both political and historical perspectives. You will gain a real-life understanding of the world of politics, looking at current practices in the UK, while also focusing on developments around the world. Historical context is provided by exploring key themes and events in modern history relevant to political and social development, from African-American civil rights to the origins of the Israel/Palestine conflict. You will graduate with key transferable skills, including the ability to conduct research, craft a message to communicate a point of view and analyze complex information.
Typical offer 112-120 UCAS Tariff points. No specific subjects are required. We are happy to accept IB qualifications that achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points. Subject-specific requirements at Higher Level (HL) Grade 5 may apply.
Access to Higher Education Diploma 45 credits at Level 3, for example, 15 credits at Distinction and 30 credits at Merit or 24 credits at Distinction and 21 credits at Merit. The required total can be attained from various credit combinations.
20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.
Europe Re-made
History and Society: Theory, Practice, and Impact
Imperialism, Liberation, Globalisation
Introduction to International Relations
Introduction to Political Concepts and Theory
Introduction to Political Systems and Institutions
Comparative European Politics
Policy Making and Researching Politics
Communism in Eastern and Central Europe After 1945
Digital Detectives
Global Revolution: The Postcolonial World Order, 1896-1957
Introduction to Contemporary French History: From the 1930s to the Present
Islamisms: Religion, Politics, and Colonialism from World War I to ISIS
Making History
Mission and Manifest Destiny: U.S. Foreign Policy and Expansionism 1840-1939
Rise to Globalism: U.S. Foreign Policy Since 1939
The World of the Crusades
Language 2
Independent Research Project
Strategic Political Communications
Black Life and Black Protest in the United States 1895-1945
Black Life and Black Protest in the United States Since 1945
British Rule in Palestine
History: Interpretations and Context
Seeds of Conflict in the Holy Land 1840-1923
The Special Relationship: Britain and the USA
Language 3
International students require IELTS 6.0, with a score no lower than 5.5 in each individual component, or an equivalent English language qualification.
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