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Description
Studying Politics enables students to address critical political questions, such as who has political power? Why do they have it? To whom are they accountable? In whose interest do they exercise it? What is globalisation? Is violent protest ever justified?
Single honours Politics is a broad-based degree which provides a good foundation in the various aspects of the study of politics. It offers a grounding in the different approaches to, and theories of, politics, as well as a range of options that focus on European, American, and international politics and political change.
Careers
What our Graduates Become
Studying politics will equip you with a range of transferable skills that will enable you to follow the career you want after graduation. Our students pursue a wide variety of jobs after graduating. Some Brunel graduates such as John McDonnell MP, or former Labour party general secretary, Baroness McDonagh, opt for careers in politics. Others have joined the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, the Home Office, GCHQ and military intelligence.
Many have gone on to work in public and private sector organisations, such as Chase Manhattan, Marks & Spencer, British Airways, Coca Cola Schweppes, HSBC, and NHS Confederation. Significant numbers have taken further training to pursue careers in broadcasting, journalism, law, and teaching at every level.
Detailed Course Facts
Application deadline January 15 Tuition fee- GBP 9000 Year (EEA)
- GBP 13000 Year (Non-EEA)
Duration full-time 36 months Languages Take an IELTS test
- English
Course Content
You take a number of prescribed core modules combined with a number of optional modules at Levels 2 and 3. At Level 3, you will also have the opportunity to pursue your particular interests in researching and writing your major project.
Typical Modules
Please note that module availability is subject to change.
Level 1 Core
Central Themes in Political Thought
Introduction to American Politics
Introduction to World Politics
Modern British Politics
Political Science Methods
Level 1 Options
Capital Labour and Power: Britain 1707-1939
History, Memory and Culture in Europe since 1789
Level 2 Core
Comparative Politics
International Relations
Total War in the Modern Era
Level 2 Options
Asia-Pacific International Relations: Modern East-West Encounters
Democracy and Democratisation
Issues in American Politics
US Foreign Policy: World War II to the end of the Cold War
The Holocaust
Level 3 Core
Dissertation
European Union Politics: Problems and Prospects
Level 3 Options
Empire, Imperialism and Hegemony
Fascism
Globalisation and Governance
History, Travel and the Sea
India and the World: The International Relations of a Rising Power
Intelligence and National Security
Marx and Marxism
Media, Politics and Power in America
Parties and Voters in the UK
Theory and Practice of Cultural Diversity
The Arab-Israeli Conflict
The History and Politics of Heritage
The Second World War
Rethinking Modern Europe: Borders, Nations and Identities since 1850
Final year dissertation
Students produce a 12,000 word dissertation on a subject of their choice. This major piece of work, undertaken with the support and supervision of a dissertation tutor, will give you a valuable opportunity to demonstrate research and writing skills. It is written on a subject relevant to your particular course of study and may well relate to your future career plans.
English Language Requirements
IELTS band : 6.5 CAE score : 60(Grade C) TOEFL paper-based test score : 580 TOEFL iBT® test : 92
To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to
take an IELTS test.Requirements
GCE A-level AAB ABB. Typical offer AAB
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma D*D*D in a related subject.
BTEC Level 3 Diploma D*D in a related subject with an A-level at grade A.
BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma D in a related subject with A-levels grade AA.
International Baccalaureate Diploma 35 points.
Access to Higher EducationDiploma Complete and pass a related subject Access course with 45 credits at Level 3, of which 30 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher.
GCSE Mathematics grade C and GCSE English grade C are also required.
Please check our Admissions pages for more information on other factors we use to assess applicants within our grade range as well as our full GCSE requirements and accepted equivalencies in place of GCSEs.
English Language Requirements
IELTS: 6.5 (min 5.5 in all areas)
Pearson: 58 (51 in all subscores)
BrunELT: 65% (min 55% in all areas)
Work Experience
No work experience is required.
Want to improve your English level for admission?
Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.
- ✔️ Flexible study schedule
- ✔️ Experienced teachers
- ✔️ Certificate upon completion
📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.
Related Scholarships*
- Academic Excellence Scholarship
"The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."
- Access Bursary
Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.
- Alumni Bursary
Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students
* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Brunel University.
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