Politics: People and Power BA (Hons)

If you are interested in issues that matter to people, and pursuing a rewarding and fulfilling career, then this course is for you.

Politics is about how to get things done, but many of us now turn away from party politics to find other ways of speaking out – from environmental or ‘disability rights’ pressure groups, to everyday ‘resistance against rules’, and even ‘opting out’. This course accordingly offers a more ‘people-centred’ view of Politics: you examine all the ways that we use to influence others, past and present.

You can also follow particular areas of interest such as media communication and journalism, or policy choices in education, social welfare, the economy, or the local community.

Course Features and Benefits

All students have the opportunity to study for one semester in Europe, Canada, the USA , Australia or elsewhere as part of a University-wide programme of visits and exchanges.
The course is small enough to ensure you have full access to resources and staff, but large enough to have specialised expertise – and we get excellent degree results.
Classes include lectures, seminars, workshops, library and Internet-based tasks, and small group discussions
Supportive and personal interest in your progress, with one-to-one tutorials
With our help, you have plenty of opportunity to develop your skills for example better communication, the ability to write more effectively, and use of the Internet.

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UCAS code

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This degree is only available in combination with another course. For a complete list of combinations and UCAS codes visit www.ucas.com

Study options

• Opportunity to study a semester abroad
• Gain skills in analysing situations and evaluating evidence. Examine campaigns, protests and other forms of expression

Joint honours

Politics: People and Power must be studied as part of a joint degree with another subject. The available combination subjects are: History, Journalism, Media & Cultural Studies and Sociology.

The University of Worcester’s degree combinations add breadth to your studies and enhance your employability.

Get in touch

Admissions Office
01905 855111
admissions@worc.ac.uk

240-300 UCAS Tariff points

Modules

Democracy, Politics, Media & Ideas
Political Thought
The Research Process
Politics of Climate Change
Country Profile
Propaganda & Politics
War, Media & Democracy
Journalism Values & Ethics
Journalism & Society
International Journalism
Social Movements, Minority Rights
Women in British Politics
Feminisms
‘Race’ & Ethnicity
‘Race’ & Education
Education Policy
Welfare for All?
Pressure Groups
Crime & the Justice Process
People Versus Power Across the Globe
Global Change
Space, Place & Power
Local Services, Community Power
Town & Country Planning
The US Constitution
20th Century Europe
20th Century Russia
Emergence of Modern Ireland
Nazi Germany 1933-45
Nationalism
State Socialism to Market Capitalism
Management of the Economy

Assessment

Experienced Tutors and Researchers

Course lecturers at Worcester have a wide range of expertise, including practical experience in the political process. They have written many publications, and are actively involved in research.

Assessment

Assessment does not include formal examinations on compulsory modules or on most optional modules, but instead uses coursework, such as essays, written papers, book reviews; in two or three modules, short in-class tests and oral presentations to assess your progress. These enable you to develop a range of skills useful for your eventual career. Final year students must complete an Independent Study.

Course Facilities

Staff have contacts with a range of local organisations and voluntary groups, which you can draw upon for research projects in the community. We have extensive Politics library resources, including books, journals, online resources and specialist subject librarians.

Mike Webb

Course Leader, Politics: People and Power BA (Hons)

“You’ll not only be able to understand the issues that confront us all, but also to get involved, make your voice heard and make a difference.”

Academic department

Institute of Humanities & Creative Arts

“We are a lively community of scholars, researchers and creative practitioners, intent on supporting and encouraging students to expand their intellectual horizons, grow their creative and professional ambitions, and achieve their potential.”
Professor Antonia Payne, Head of Institute

Employability

This course will enable you to demonstrate an interest in the fast-changing world and will provide you with the ability to generate ideas, to show initiative and to communicate with people from all walks of life.

Our students have a good record of gaining employment, and Politics graduates work in many different sectors including teaching, the police, probation, housing, the civil service, local government, and planning as well as pressure groups, voluntary organisations, charities, the media, journalism and social work.

The course provides an ideal basis for progression to postgraduate study.