Politics (Hons) York St John University

Overview

Studying Politics means investigating who and what has the power to dictate how we exist in society. On this Politics (Hons) course at York St John University you will address today's biggest political questions from local, national and global perspectives. You will gain a thorough understanding of the institutions and processes which drive modern states. This will include an investigation of the domestic government and politics of the UK along with a wider global focus. Some of the topics you will explore include:

• How new communication technologies are changing the way we interact with politics

• The future of social justices

• What makes a good society in an era of globalisation

• How states interact with each other, and the changing role of the state

• How states respond to collective dilemmas such as inequality, threats to national security and climate change

Career

This degree could lead you to a career directly related to Politics, such as working in local government or the Civil Service, or it could take you in a completely different direction, using the many transferrable skills you will develop. These include problem solving, developing arguments, analysing and evaluating information, collaboration, independent working, communication and more.

This degree could be the first step toward your career in:

• A political party

• Local government

• Policy development

• The Civil Service (they offer a Fast Stream graduate scheme)

• Political and social research

• Charities and the third sector