The degree offers the student an exciting opportunity to study Politics and Contemporary Governance with a minor routeway in either Law, Psychology or Criminal Justice, in a Department which has a range of academic interests. The Department of Public Policy has staff who have a national reputation in areas of Public Governance, International Politics and History and Political Theory and Criminal Justice. Some members have been extremely successful in attracting external research funding in the area of politics and contemporary governance. The BA Politics with minors degree is aimed to provide a relevant background for students who intend to undertake a career in the Public Services Sector at national or local level and those who intend to undertake research or teaching in the area. The degree is delivered through a range of teaching methods including lectures, seminars and tutorials.
Students have to complete a dissertation in their final year on a subject within the degree.
The course is assessed through coursework and examinations in all years with a dissertation in Year 3. Entry Requirements See Entry Requirements for Degree Courses . The average A-level offer is likely to be 12 points and General Studies is an acceptable subject. Applicants with BTEC Higher National Certificates or Diplomas in Public Administration or Business and Finance are also welcome. Students with appropriate HND qualifications and those who have successfully completed the first year of a comparable degree course may apply for direct entry into Stage 2.