• On this course, students will study both practical and theoretical aspects of politics. Looking at contemporary perspectives on key political topics, they will develop critical analyses of political structures and institutions and gain insights into the past, present, and future areas of political concern with local and global impact.
  • Focusing on real-life political decision-making, agencies, and policies, they will examine relevant debates from historical, philosophical, and sociological contexts. The historically-focused modules will give you the chance to view American, British and European politics over the long term, while others will allow the students to explore sociological and criminological debates closer to the present. They will also be able to develop strands of specialisms in global and international issues, local political concerns, and political activity and activism, choosing from optional modules that will add extra dimensions to your study.
  • They will be taught by leading historians, sociologists, criminologists, and political scientists, giving students expert perspectives on contemporary political issues. The course will encourage students to consider issues that reach more widely than traditional political theory or the politics of parliamentary debate, such as the history and forms of protest and activism; the politics of the new media; the politics of sustainability and energy; and contemporary questions about devolution and the demassification of state power. While examining domestic, European, and international themes in politics, they will also have the chance to consider the practical implications of the work involved in making policy decisions.