Introduction:

If you are interested in how countries are governed, who has power, how decisions are made and want to better understand the role of the state and government in tackling challenging issues of our times such as, climate change, gender equality, social media and political participation, then our BA (Hons) Politics course is for you.

Located in the heart of the city of Nottingham, with a backstory steeped in community and grassroots activism, this course offers students the opportunity to better understand the political world. You’ll learn how political systems operate in the UK and beyond, exploring the contested nature of contemporary political issues and debates. Through experiential learning, you will be given the opportunity to put your knowledge and ideas into practice via real-time simulations and game playing which will help you to develop important negotiating and communication skills – alongside your knowledge of politics and critical thinking skills.

Practising politics is at the heart of our BA (Hons) Politics course and you will benefit from our connections with Nottingham Citizens and other partner organisations. Throughout the degree, you will integrate the analysis of political issues with data analysis, as well as placement and work-based opportunities, all of which will ensure that you are well prepared for your future career.

There are many career paths you can take following graduation, including roles in the civil service, as researcher or data analyst for a national charity or political organisation, in business or marketing or even entering active politics as a local councillor or Westminster MP.

What you’ll study

Politics is a dynamic and constantly evolving subject, and it has a direct impact on our daily lives.

This flexible degree will give you the opportunity to explore pressing issues of international importance alongside analysing the latest domestic political developments. From British and European politics to the politics of feminism and the environment, you’ll have the opportunity to look beyond media headlines to critically assess the key dynamics of political events.

The knowledge you gain during the course is both practised and assessed through a diverse set of skills linked directly to the requirements of high-skilled employment. These range from core writing, reading, listening, and research skills to a range of key traits such as open-mindedness, creativity and entrepreneurship, resilience, and pitching ideas to – and debating with – diverse audiences.

Careers and employability

BA Politics will open doors for you and enable you to explore careers in a wide range of fields in both the public and private sectors.

The job titles below give an indication of the careers our recent Politics graduates have pursued:

• Civil Service (including HM Treasury)
• Marketing Executive
• Political Assistant (including the Houses of Parliament and local government)
• Data Analyst
• Business Development Manager
• Police Officer
• Teacher
• Politician (including Counsellors and MPs)

Your career development

Helping you explore your options and gain the skills, knowledge, experience, and confidence for future careers is central to the course. Our BA (Hons) Politics course will provide you with a range of subject-specific and key transferable skills. A lot of high-skilled jobs recognise the value of graduates having an openness and understanding of national and international events, institutional processes, and the importance of appreciating social and cultural difference – all of which this course will help you develop.

Entry requirements

We accept qualifications from schools, colleges and universities all over the world for entry onto our undergraduate degrees.

• A-levels – BBC; or
• BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM; or
• 112 UCAS Tariff points from three A-levels or equivalent qualifications; and
• GCSEs – English and Maths or Science grade C / 4.

We also consider equivalent qualifications and combinations.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees for September 2022 entry

Mode of study	International tuition fee
Full-time	£15,600

Tuition fees are payable for each year that you are at the University. The level of tuition fees for the second and subsequent years of your undergraduate course may increase in line with inflation and as specified by the UK government.

Late Applications

If you missed the UCAS January deadline, it’s not too late to apply to join us in September 2022.

Applying to university after the January deadline isn’t anything to worry about – we accept applications for most of our undergraduate courses until Thursday 30 June 2022.