Politics (Joint Honours) (Hons) De Montfort University

Overview

Our expert lecturers will help you develop a range of skills sought by employers – from communication and team working to independent research and critical analysis. In the  Politics (Joint Honours) (Hons) BA course at De Montfort University , you will gain an in-depth knowledge of current political issues, and have opportunities to gain work experience, meet practitioners and travel overseas. 

You will also benefit from a strong academic and theoretical background through modules such as British Government and Politics, which examines the structures and processes of politics at all tiers, from local government through to the EU. Underpinning the module is the nature of political and governmental interaction between the citizen and the state and the factors which influence that relationship or generate pressure for change.

Key features

• Innovative teaching approaches linking theory and practice such as simulations, engagement with House of Commons committees and the DMU Policy Commission.

• The only university in the UK to hold both Congress to Campus and European Parliament to Campus with former members of US Congress and former Members of European Parliament to enhance your study experience.

• Our DMU Works careers programme can help you get work-ready through placement opportunities with local, national and global companies previous students have secured placements at Rolls Royce, GlaxoSmithKline, Heathrow Airport and the House of Commons.

• DMU is recognised as a Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence as a result of research and teaching excellence in European studies.

• Join our lively Politics Society with topical debates and well-known guest speakers which have included David Blunkett and Alastair Campbell in previous years.

• Enjoy an international experience with DMU Global, trips have included Hong Kong, Berlin, Brussels, Washington and New York. Previous students went to Germany and analysed the impact of the cold war on Berlin and considered how politics has affected the economy.

Graduate careers

• This degree will empower you to apply academic theory to real-life situations. Our lecturers will equip you with the skills sought by employers - you will graduate with well-developed research and communication skills as well as a good knowledge of political issues and institutions. 
• Graduates from this course have progressed to careers in the private and public sectors in positions such as Campaign Manager for Labour, Deputy Social Media Editor for the Independent, a graduate position on IBM’s sought-after HR Leadership Development Programme and a place on a Local Government trainee scheme.