Environmental Politics (Hons) University of Brighton

Overview

At the Environmental Politics (Hons) from University of Brighton you will explore political theory – understanding the ideas behind power – while also studying the systems and institutions that impact our world. Plus, you will delve into activist politics, learning how protests and social movements create change.  

The wide range of options means that you can tailor your studies to your interests – from environmental politics to gender studies. You will also conduct your own research, ending with a dissertation on a topic you are passionate about.

Top reasons to choose this course

• Learn in a vibrant, progressive city with a reputation for radical, environmental and LGBTQI+ activism. 

• Your lecturers are internationally recognised researchers on issues including populism, gender studies, the Middle East, environmentalism, migration, housing and political theory. 

• You will engage with cutting-edge academic research. The university’s Centre for Philosophy, Politics and Ethics hosts regular talks, seminars, workshops and conferences, and offers an annual undergraduate research prize. 

• International exchanges at a partner university – in year 2, students in the politics subject area have the opportunity to spend a semester studying abroad at Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, Netherlands or the University of Lyon 2, France.

What can I do with a politics degree?

The range of skills you’ll develop – knowledge, practice and project-based – will prepare you for work in fields such as:

• local, national and international politics

• policy-making

• quangos

• national and international non-governmental organisations

• public relations

• charities

• think tanks

• law

• academia and teaching

• media and journalism

• business management.