Politics

What makes the study of Politics at Worcester special?

Studying a degree “with Politics” at Worcester offers you the chance to enhance your subject knowledge whilst contextualising it within contemporary Westminster, European and global politics. With politics at the core of all these courses, you will get the opportunity to develop your skills in confronting key and contemporary political challenges. Additionally, you will gain essential experience through working with local parties and MPs, which will enhance your graduate employability attributes. These courses provide innovative modules that are taught by specialists in a supportive and encouraging environment:

Overview

Key features

A personalised learning journey, choice of modules, skills development and personal and academic tutoring based as much on your career as your studies
Regular trips including an annual trip to Parliament in Westminster, as well as regular socials, local lectures and events, and extracurricular activities.
A multi-disciplinary and flexible degree tailored around your specific interests and designed to provide you with adaptable employability skills
Mandatory modules at each level of your study to help you develop subject knowledge in Westminster, European and global politics
Innovative and cutting-edge modules delivered by practitioners working in their specialist fields through research-inspired and practitioner-based teaching
Specialist careers advice, volunteering and work-based learning opportunities in local museums, archives, and with political parties in local constituencies and Parliament

Entry requirements

History with Politics 104 UCAS Points

Law with Politics 120 UCAS Points

Psychology with Politics 112 UCAS Point

Sociology with Politics 104 UCAS Points

Criminology with Politics 112 UCAS Points

Other information

If you have any questions about entry requirements, please contact the Admissions Office on 01905 855111 or email admissions@worc.ac.uk for advice.

Further information about the UCAS Tariff can be obtained from the UCAS Website.

Course content

We regularly review our courses to reflect the latest research and developments in the subject area, as well as feedback from students, employers and the wider sector. As a result, modules may change to ensure the course remains current and relevant.

At each level of your course, our mandatory modules will enhance your subject knowledge of Westminster, European and global politics. In the process, you will learn about the historical and philosophical underpinnings of contemporary politics. Moreover, we will ask you to think about contemporary political challenges in the context of your primary mode of study, whether Law, Psychology, History or Sociology.

Politics Modules in Year 1:	Westminster Politics
Politics Modules in Year 2:	European Politics
Politics Modules in Year 3:	Global Politics

Linda Lukangu - Former Politics student

The politics classes are quite small, so it’s easy to get your voice heard and you really get to know your lecturer and your classmates. The classes are usually divided into a lecture about a specific subject and the second half is more about discussions and group work where you can develop your critical thinking.

I would definitely recommend the university. It's the right size with loads of greenery and a good sized town centre only walking distance away. The university also offers loads of assistance for those who need it so you never feel alone and the course selection is so big, everyone is guaranteed to find something they are interested in

Hannah Carstairs - Former Politics student

Politics is such a vast subject covering topics of history, sociology, ethics and a little philosophy. It helps you to gain a clear understanding of the world around you and I have really enjoyed how the course focuses on contemporary political issues rather than just ideologies. The lecturers use a variety of interactive media to engage students and help you find interesting research. Studying politics has assisted me to fine tune the skills I will need to seek a career in teaching and writing. I will take what I have learnt on this course into my Masters.

I would highly recommend the university to others. The lecturers on my course have been incredibly supportive and understanding allowing me to take the course at my own pace.

Teaching and assessment

The University places emphasis on enabling students to develop the independent learning capabilities that will equip you for lifelong learning and future employment, as well as academic achievement. A mixture of independent study, teaching and academic support through the personal academic tutoring system enables you to reflect on progress and build up a profile of skills, achievements and experiences that will enable you to flourish and be successful.

Programme specification

If you would like to see a full programme specification for this course, please email AcademicQualityTeam@worc.ac.uk

Meet The Team

Nicola Monaghan

Nicola Monaghan is a Principal Lecturer at the University of Worcester. She has taught at the University of Worcester since the School of Law opened in 2016. She has been teaching law at Higher Education institutions since 2001 and specialises in Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure and the Law of Evidence.

Nicola’s research interests include jury misconduct and the criminal trial and she has published a wide range of journal articles in the Journal of Criminal Law, International Journal of Evidence and Proof, and Information and Communications Technology Law. Her work has been cited widely by academics and by the Law Commission.

Dr Luke Devine

Luke is currently Course Leader for Sociology

Amy Johnson

Amy is a Senior Lecturer in Criminology at the University of Worcester, where she manages and oversees all undergraduate and postgraduate criminology programmes. Amy has worked with a wide range of client groups across criminal justice and support services, bringing a person-centred, empathetic approach to both practice and pedagogy.

Professor Neil Fleming

Neil Fleming's research and teaching focusses on aspects of British, Irish and imperial history since the late nineteenth century.

Careers

Fees and funding

Full-time tuition fees	UK and EU students In 2026/27 the standard fee for full-time home and EU undergraduate students on BA/BSc/LLB degrees and FdA/FdSc degrees is £9,535 per year (subject to changes in the government tuition fee cap). Tuition fees are reviewed annually and may increase each year for both new and continuing students. For more details on course fees, please visit our course fees page.	International students In 2026/27 the standard tuition fee for full-time international students enrolling on BA/BSc/LLB degrees and FdA/FdSc degrees is £17,200 per year. Tuition fees are reviewed annually and may increase each year for both new and continuing students. For more details on course fees, please visit our course fees page.
Part-time tuition fees	UK and EU students The standard tuition fees for part-time UK and EU students enrolling on BA/BSc/LLB degrees and FdA/FdSc degrees in the academic year 2026/27 are £1,190.83 per 15-credit module, £1,587.77 per 20-credit module, £2,381.66 per 30-credit module, £3,175.55 per 40-credit module, £3,572.50 per 45-credit module and £4,763.32 per 60 credit module. Tuition fees are reviewed annually and may increase each year for both new and continuing students. For more details on course pages, please visit our course fees page.
Additional costs	Every course has day-to-day costs for basic books, stationery, printing and photocopying. The amounts vary between courses. If your course offers a placement opportunity, you may need to pay for an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.
Accommodation	Finding the right accommodation is paramount to your university experience. Our halls of residence are home to friendly student communities, making them great places to live and study. We have over 1,000 rooms across our range of student halls. With rooms to suit every budget and need, from our 'Traditional Halls' at £136 per week to 'Ensuite Premium Halls' at £236 per week (2026/27 prices). For full details visit our accommodation page.

Full-time tuition fees

UK and EU students

In 2026/27 the standard fee for full-time home and EU undergraduate students on BA/BSc/LLB degrees and FdA/FdSc degrees is £9,535 per year (subject to changes in the government tuition fee cap).

Tuition fees are reviewed annually and may increase each year for both new and continuing students.

For more details on course fees, please visit our course fees page.

International students

In 2026/27 the standard tuition fee for full-time international students enrolling on BA/BSc/LLB degrees and FdA/FdSc degrees is £17,200 per year.

Tuition fees are reviewed annually and may increase each year for both new and continuing students.

For more details on course fees, please visit our course fees page.

Part-time tuition fees

UK and EU students

The standard tuition fees for part-time UK and EU students enrolling on BA/BSc/LLB degrees and FdA/FdSc degrees in the academic year 2026/27 are £1,190.83 per 15-credit module, £1,587.77 per 20-credit module, £2,381.66 per 30-credit module, £3,175.55 per 40-credit module, £3,572.50 per 45-credit module and £4,763.32 per 60 credit module.

Tuition fees are reviewed annually and may increase each year for both new and continuing students.

For more details on course pages, please visit our course fees page.

Additional costs

Every course has day-to-day costs for basic books, stationery, printing and photocopying. The amounts vary between courses.

If your course offers a placement opportunity, you may need to pay for an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

Accommodation

Finding the right accommodation is paramount to your university experience. Our halls of residence are home to friendly student communities, making them great places to live and study.

We have over 1,000 rooms across our range of student halls. With rooms to suit every budget and need, from our 'Traditional Halls' at £136 per week to 'Ensuite Premium Halls' at £236 per week (2026/27 prices).

For full details visit our accommodation page.

How to apply

Studying a degree "with Politics" at Worcester offers you the chance to enhance your subject specific knowledge whilst contextualising it within the contemporary systems and philosophies of Westminster, Europe and the world. Politics is embedded within these courses, which provide innovative modules, taught by specialists in a supportive and encouraging environment:

Get in touch

If you have any questions, please get in touch. We're here to help you every step of the way.

Admissions Office

admissions@worc.ac.uk

01905 855111

Dr Luke Devine

Senior Lecturer

l.devine@worc.ac.uk

01905 542763

What makes the study of Politics at Worcester special?

Overview

Key features

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

Other information

Book your place at an Open Day

Course content

Politics Modules in Year 1:

Politics Modules in Year 2:

Politics Modules in Year 3:

Linda Lukangu - Former Politics student

Hannah Carstairs - Former Politics student

Teaching and assessment

Programme specification

Meet The Team

Nicola Monaghan

Dr Luke Devine

Amy Johnson

Professor Neil Fleming

Careers

Careers and Employability

Fees and funding

Full-time tuition fees

UK and EU students

International students

Part-time tuition fees

UK and EU students

Additional costs

Accommodation

How to apply

Get in touch

Admissions Office

Dr Luke Devine

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