BA (Hons) Politics

A degree in politics from Queen Mary can lead to domestic and international careers in government, education, media, business and beyond. You'll graduate with the skills needed to analyse and make sense of our ever-changing world.

Our single honours BA is taught by academics who have close links to the world of British and International politics. The programme is designed to give you an excellent grounding in the discipline, covering political theory, ideas and ideologies, and government and institutions. You'll also explore comparative politics, which considers the different national and international political institutions in Britain, the USA, Europe and much of the developing world.

As you progress in your studies you can choose modules according to your areas of interest – including a final-year internship allowing you to work with a Member of Parliament.