BA (Hons) Politics at University of Liverpool

Programme overview

Studying Politics develops an in-depth and critical understanding of government and society at local, national and international levels. You will learn to ask questions of power, justice, order, conflict, legitimacy, accountability, obligation, sovereignty, governance and decision-making This flexible and broad programme explores the different approaches to political science in a range of national and international settings. It draws on the expertise of world leading scholars in the field and their cutting edge research to create an engaging, research led course.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences | Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students take 45 credits of required modules and 15 credits of optional modules in each semester. Compulsory modules in year one include Foundations in Politics, Introduction to British Politics, Comparative Politics, Introduction to Political Theory 1, Introduction to International Political History.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels: ABB; GCSE: 4/C in English and 4/C in Mathematics; BTEC Extended Diploma: Applications encouraged. BTEC applications are encouraged.; IB: 32 points overall with no score less than 4 or pass the IB Diploma plus 6,5,5 in 3 HL subjects.; English language: IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component below 5.5

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). full-time; Year in industry fee £2,010; Year abroad fee £1,508 (applies to year in China) (not included) Source

International applicants: GBP 28,000 a year (2027/28). full-time; Year in industry fee £2,010; Year abroad fee £14,000 (applies to year in China) (not included) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

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

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