Program Overview

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Politics BA (Hons)

The Politics BA (Hons) program at Bangor University is a three-year full-time course that explores the complex relationship between the state, political ideas, and developments, and society. The program introduces students to key political concepts and debates, developing critical skills in research, analysis, and evaluation.

Course Overview

The program focuses on government, society, and the workings of political systems in the UK, Europe, and beyond. It considers critical issues surrounding the influence of power, governance, sovereignty, conflict, order, mediation, obligation, justice, accountability, legitimacy, security, and decision-making.

Course Structure

The program consists of compulsory and optional modules, with students taking 120 credits per year. Compulsory modules include Principles of Politics, Britain: Blitz to Brexit, and Social Policy and the State. Optional modules cover a range of topics, including Issues in Media, Journalism and Politics, Introduction to Ancient Philosophy, and Living the Good Life.

Year 1 Modules

• Principles of Politics: Studying the political world (20 credits)
• Britain: Blitz to Brexit, UK Politics and the Post-war World (20 credits)
• Social Policy and Society (20 credits)
• The Welfare State and Social Policy in Wales (20 credits)
• Optional modules (60 credits)

Year 2 Modules

• Twentieth Century Ideas and Movements (20 credits)
• Contemporary Social and Political Debates (20 credits)
• Social and Political Research (20 credits)
• Research Methods (20 credits)
• Optional modules (60 credits)

Year 3 Modules

• Dissertation (40 credits)
• Optional modules (80 credits)

Placement Year

The program offers an optional placement year, which provides students with the opportunity to gain work experience and develop their employability skills.

International Experience Year

The program also offers an optional international experience year, which allows students to spend a year studying abroad.

Careers

Graduates of the Politics BA (Hons) program can pursue a range of careers, including civil service, diplomatic service, journalism, local government, policy officer, political correspondent, and teaching.

Entry Requirements

The program has a tariff-based entry requirement of 104-128 points, with offers made based on a range of qualifications, including A-levels, BTEC, and International Baccalaureate.

Fees and Funding

The tuition fee for the program is ｣9,790 for UK and Ireland students, with international students paying ｣18,000. There are also opportunities for scholarships and bursaries, including the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol Scholarship and the Welsh Bursary.

Welsh Provision

The program offers opportunities for students to study through the medium of Welsh, with scholarships and bursaries available for students who study 40 credits or more through the medium of Welsh.

Support

The university provides a range of support services, including academic support, careers advice, and student wellbeing. The university's Centre for Welsh Language Services, Research and Technology also offers support for students who wish to study through the medium of Welsh.