Overview

At the Politics and Social Change (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.

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.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Political Ideas

Politics in Practice

Comparative Political Systems

Authority, Democracy and Justice

UK Politics

Researching Politics

We, the People

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

More details

The main UCAS application cycle opens in September, and the main deadline is 29 January. UCAS Extra then opens between February and June.

Language

English

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110

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TOEFL^® IBT

72

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brighton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies History Political Science View 180 other Bachelors in Area & Cultural Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

72

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A-levels or BTEC

Entry requirements are in the range of A-level BBB–BCC (120–104 UCAS Tariff points), or BTEC Extended Diploma DMM–MMM. Our conditional offers typically fall within this range.

International Baccalaureate

26 points, with three subjects at Higher level.

Access to HE Diploma

Pass with 60 credits overall. Humanities, history or politics courses preferred. At least 45 credits at level 3.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17250 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

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Living costs

Brighton

United Kingdom

815 - 1383 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Disciplines

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