Politics (Hons) Loughborough University

Overview

The Politics (Hons)  degree offered by the Loughborough University  equips you to think critically and analytically about contemporary political issues and institutions. It allows you to understand the mechanics of major domestic and international institutions, how to evaluate public policy and the ways in which powerful forces such as migration, populism, climate change and international conflict are reshaping our world.

The aim of this degree is to both deepen your knowledge and understanding of politics and, in the process, to enable you to become sharp, globally minded citizens to meet some of the major political challenges of the twenty-first century.

Career opportunities:

We design our courses to ensure that they provide all students with the knowledge they need to develop an expertise in their chosen field, but also the skills they need to succeed in an increasingly competitive marketplace.

You will not only learn about politics, but also essential transferable skills that you can carry with you into the world of work.

The focus on academic rigour and transferable skills has made our graduates attractive to employers from a range of industries and professions, such as marketing, management, financial services, advertising, the armed forces, journalism, publishing and politics.