BA (Hons) British Politics and Legislative Studies
University of HullCottingham Road, Hull, HU6 7RX
Course overview
We take you to the heart of contemporary political debate. You’ll assess and challenge arguments over the key issues of the day. Possession and exercise of power.
Wealth and inequality. Individual and collective identity. The use of violence for political ends.
These types of issues drive today’s world. And by examining them, you’ll gain critical insights into the domestic and global significance of politics. Our Westminster placement scheme has been running for over 35 years, and is one of the most extensive of its kind in the UK.
You’ll get the rare opportunity to work alongside an MP or peer for a whole year. Our links with a large pool of MPs mean we're likely to be able to match you with a politician whose role reflects your area of political interest. While on placement, you'll enjoy access to our exclusive seminar series presented by senior Parliamentary officials including Black Rod and the Speaker.
Key highlights
- Year-long Westminster placement working alongside an MP or peer
- Placement scheme running for over 35 years, among the UK's most extensive
- Matched with a politician whose role reflects your political interests
- Exclusive seminar series with senior Parliamentary officials, including Black Rod
- Examines power, inequality, identity and political violence in contemporary debate
- Builds critical insight into the domestic and global significance of politics
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 128 — For this course, you'll need 128 UCAS points.
- BTEC: DDM — Additional entry requirements for this course TYPICAL OFFER 128 UCAS points A LEVELS ABB BTEC DDM Use UCAS’s calculator to work out your estimated points
Scholarships
Norman and Sheila Andrew Engineering Scholarship
UG International Fee Waivers - South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa
his award offers a £2,000 tuition fee discount for each year of study on a full-time undergraduate program.
Up to £2,000University of Hull Asia Studentship
This award is given as a £2,000 tuition fee discount against the cost of a full-time.
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Parliamentary researcher
- Political adviser
- Civil servant
- Policy analyst
- Public affairs consultant
- Campaigns officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,050 per year | International: £18,945 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Hull, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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