Politics, BSc (Hons)

Embark on a transformative path with a BSc in Politics at the University of Southampton, aimed at fostering positive societal change. The programme delivers a strong foundation in political theory, comparative politics, and international relations, deepening your understanding of political systems, ideas, thinkers, democracy, and the modern state. It builds essential skills in analytical and critical thinking, as well as independent research, through diverse optional modules exploring key debates like modern migration dilemmas, media influence, and the European Union's future. This degree paves the way for careers in politics, international institutions, civil service, think tanks, campaign organisations, business, and journalism.The course covers political systems, thinkers, democracy, and the modern state, with modules such as Crises of the 21st Century, Contemporary Theories of Justice, and Dilemmas of Leadership. Assessment combines examinations and coursework, tailored to each module, with final classifications determined by marks from the second and third years.

With our Politics course you will learn about political systems, political thinkers, democracy and the modern state. Some of the modules you may study include Crises of the 21st Century; Contemporary Theories of Justice; and Dilemmas of Leadership For further module information visit https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/politics-degree-bsc#modules