Politics - BA (Hons)

University of Birmingham

Our Politics BA combines academic rigor with dynamic, hands-on learning. You’ll explore campaigns, elections, protests, and policy debates, sharpening your skills in analysis, research, and debate. Unique opportunities like Model NATO—where you’ll simulate high-level diplomacy and crisis management in Washington, London, and Lisbon—enhance your expertise. With expert teaching and diverse module options, this course prepares you for a successful career in politics, diplomacy, and beyond.

- Build transferable skills in critical analysis, research, and debate through a curriculum covering campaigns, elections, policy debates, and protest movements, preparing you for diverse careers in today’s competitive job market. - Engage in real-world diplomacy at Model NATO events in Washington DC, London, and Lisbon, developing your global perspective and decision-making skills in an international setting. - Tailor your degree by choosing from a wide selection of optional modules, allowing you to specialise in areas that align with your interests and career goals. - Learn from renowned academics in politics, international relations, and political economy, enhancing your critical thinking and supporting your academic and professional development. - Gain global perspectives and cross-cultural skills by studying at an overseas university, enhancing your employability and broadening your academic and personal horizons.