UK Politics Courses

Focus on the structure and function of politics past and present

A politics degree at a UK university will provide students with an understanding of the key dynamics of different political systems around the world, how governments deal with crisis, debt, human rights and the nature of society.

Students will engage with ethical questions such as the role and limits of state power, the nature of a ‘good society’, and the obligations that one nation has to another. You will also consider empirical questions such as how we explain differences in political institutions and culture and the nature of the international system as a whole. Modules will include international relations, global histories and modern political thought.

Careers in Politics

Politics graduates work in local, national and international government as well as a wide range of other professions in sectors such as media, teaching, finance and not-for-profit.

• Average starting professional salary: £22,000
• Average starting non-professional salary: £16,500

Politics UK Entry Requirements

• Typical International Baccalaureate requirements: 34 points.
• Typical A-level requirements: ABB.
• Typical IELTS requirements: 6.5 overall, with no lower than 6.0 in any one component.

Please note that entry requirements vary for each UK university.

Where can I study Politics in the UK?

To learn more about the best politics courses in the UK, find details on the top ten ranking Politics universities in the Guardian University Guide 2024 below:

1. University of Oxford
2. University of Cambridge
3. London School of Economics and Political Science
4. King's College London
5. University of Glasgow
6. University of Strathclyde
7. University of Warwick
8. University of Stirling
9. University of Aberdeen
10. Loughborough University

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