Politics BA

at University of Sheffield

A selection of modules are available each year - some examples are below. There may be changes before you start your course. 

 

Choose a year to see modules for a level of study:

 

First year

Core modules:

• Analysing Politics
• Introduction to Comparative Politics
• Introduction to Global Political Economy
• Introduction to Western Political Thought

 

Second year

 

Core modules:

• Political Analysis: Research Design and Data Analysis
• Political Theory in Practice

 

Third year

• Dissertation in Politics
   

The A Level entry requirements for this course are:

• ABB
• A Levels + additional qualifications ABB + B in the EPQ; ABB + B in Core Maths
• International Baccalaureate 33
• BTEC Extended Diploma DDD in a relevant subject. Relevant subjects include Applied Law, Business, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, Personal and Business Finance, Environmental Sustainability, Applied Science or Applied Psychology
• BTEC Diploma DD in a relevant subject + B at A Level
• Scottish Highers AAABB
• Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels B + AB
• Access to HE Diploma Award of Access to HE Diploma in either Law, Business Management, Humanities or Social Sciences, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 30 at Distinction and 15 at Merit

 

Routes for mature students

 

Other requirements
GCSE Maths grade 4/C

English language requirements 
You must demonstrate that your English is good enough for you to successfully complete your course. For this course we require: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C; IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component; or an alternative acceptable English language qualification

Home students
£9,250

Overseas students
£20,000

 

Additional costs
The annual fee for your course includes a number of items in addition to your tuition. If an item or activity is classed as a compulsory element for your course, it will normally be included in your tuition fee. There are also other costs which you may need to consider

A politics degree from Sheffield can set you apart from everyone else. You'll have many opportunities across all levels of your course to add valuable work experience and transferable skills to your CV.

 

Our degree programmes are designed so you can tailor your course to your own interests and career aspirations. They also provide a foundation to go on to work in a wide range of professional, political and administrative organisations across the world, in local, national, and international government, the charitable sector, education, the media, public relations, research and the private sector.