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Politics BA (Hons)

York St John University

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York St John University
UCAS CODE: L200

Course options

  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    York St John University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Go beyond the sound and fury of the daily headlines to explore the connections between power, principle and policy in modern politics.Studying Politics means confronting issues with contemporary relevance and practical implications, discussing who and what has the power to dictate how we exist in society. On this degree you will consider, debate and respond to some of the most pressing issues of our time, covering topics from climate change to international state security.On our Politics course you will address some of today's biggest political questions from local, national and global perspectives, and will gain a thorough understanding of the institutions and processes which drive modern states. This will include an investigation of the domestic government and politics of the UK, along with a wider global focus. Some of the topics you will explore include:How new communication technologies are changing the way we interact with politicsHow democracies and authoritarian regimes function, thrive and fall in the 21st centuryHow states interact with each other, and the changing role of the stateHow states respond to collective dilemmas such as inequality, threats to national security and climate changeYou will learn to explain the historical drivers of social change and analyse the current political landscape. This will mean you are prepared to understand and respond to the challenges that will shape our political future.We do everything we can to help you graduate into a great career, and you will study a specialist Work Related Learning module in your second year. This could involve:Designing campaign materialsAnalysing a current City of York Council policy proposalContributing to the Students’ Union electionsThis degree will provide you with valuable skills which you can carry forward into a career either in politics or in many other exciting sectors.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 14,000per year

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

UCAS Points

UCAS Points : 104

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University information

York St John University

York St John University

  • University League Table

    101st

  • Campus address

    York St John University, Lord Mayor's Walk, York, York, YO31 7EX, England

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Politics

    73rd out of 79 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 215
    118 55%

    48th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    n/a

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.33 83%

    5th

    6

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