BA (Hons) Politics at Loughborough University

Programme overview

Gain the skills to tackle today’s major political challenges at one of the UK’s leading universities for politics. Political change and political argument are at the centre of our rapidly changing world. Our Politics degree focuses on the key issues and ideas that drive policy and politics.

Faculty: School of Social Sciences and Humanities | Department: International Relations, Politics and History | Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement year | Study mode: full-time; optional placement year (sandwich) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Loughborough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This module examines the Cold War as a global system of international rivalry. Year 1 compulsory modules: The Global Cold War, Academic Foundations in International Relations, Politics and History, Power, Politics & Ideology in Modern Europe (20 credit), The Making and Unmaking of the World Order (10 credit), Politics and Government.

Career pathways

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.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical A level offer: ABB. Typical IB offer: 34 (6,5,5 HL). Typical BTEC offer: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: DDM; BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: DD plus one A level at Grade B. GCSE: GCSE English Language grade 4/C. Selection: Applicants are usually selected solely on the basis of their UCAS application, but in exceptional cases, an interview may be required. Ghana (WASSCE): Students taking the WASSCE will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year. Loughborough University offers a Foundation Year through ONCAMPUS.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). full-time, per academic year Source

International applicants: GBP 25,500 a year (2027/28). full-time, per academic year Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement year

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/

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