BA Politics and American Studies

Are you passionate about politics, or even want to be a politician? Do you want to make the world a better place?

This course will provide the intellectual training to understand a range of political ideas. It will also give you a deeper knowledge of how governments work in today's world, alongside sharpening your research, presentational and analytical skills.

We offer a wide variety of modules in both politics and American studies, covering:

You will also study American and Canadian history, literature, culture, film, music and art.

You have the option to experience North America, by choosing to study abroad for a year at a US or Canadian university. You can do this by transferring to the study abroad programme at the end of your first year. The option to study abroad is dependent on your academic performance and the availability of places.

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£20,500 Per Year

International student tuition fee

3 Years

Duration

Sep 2025

Start Month

Aug 2025

Application Deadline

Upcoming Intakes

  • September 2025

Mode of Study

  • Full Time