BA Politics

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University of Nottingham

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• Objectives
  This degree concentrates on three key areas within the study of politics: comparative politics, political theory, and international relations. A wide selection of optional modules allows you to specialise in a variety of different areas, such as the European Union, British politics, the government and politics of the USA, terrorism and security, and globalisation.
• Entry requirements
  Required subjects: none specific but general studies and critical thinking not accepted IB score: 36
• Academic title
  BA Politics
• Course description
  BA Politics
  
  Programme
  
  Year one
  
  In year one, you take modules in political theory, comparative politics and international relations. You learn to compare political institutions and behaviour in 'Western' liberal democracies and elsewhere and gain a thorough understanding of the history of political ideas.
  
  Year two
  
  In year two, you take compulsory modules in Approaches to Political Studies and Designing Political Research, along with a range of options from three 'core' areas: political theory, comparative politics and international relations.
  
  Year three
  
  In year three, you may choose to undertake a dissertation under the supervision of a member of staff, and/or to take modules in political theory, comparative and global politics chosen from the very wide selection of modules offered by the School.

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