Overview
Politics BA is one of the routes we place students on most often, and it is offered widely enough that there is usually a fit whatever your profile looks like. It is a 3 years undergraduate degree, with the specialism widening as you move through the years.
Teaching in Politics places heavy weight on written English, which is why the language bar sits high. We currently work with 26 universities on this course across 20 cities.
The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 6.5, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too. Tuition ranges from £15.500 to £32.000 a year depending on the department, which is a real difference over the length of the course.
Send us your transcript and we will tell you honestly which of these you are a realistic candidate for, and which are worth an application anyway.
Entry requirements
AcademicA high school diploma with strong grades in relevant subjects. Many departments will also consider a recognised foundation year.
EnglishIELTS 6.5
Careers opportunities
A degree that trains argument, evidence and institutional understanding, and whose graduates are spread across the public sector, campaigning, media and business. Internships and party or campaign work are what convert it.
Roles graduates go into
- Political or parliamentary researcher
- Policy officer
- Public affairs and lobbying executive
- Campaign manager
- Civil service policy adviser
- Journalist or communications officer
Where they work
- Parliament, parties and campaign organisations
- Government departments and local authorities
- Public affairs and lobbying consultancies
- Charities and membership bodies
- Media and think tanks
After the course
The civil service fast stream, or a master's in public policy for the analytical route.
Fees and funding
Tuition, international students£15,500 - £32,000