In our Politics course, you will address some of today’s most significant political questions from local, national, and global perspectives. You will gain a thorough understanding of the institutions and processes that drive modern states. This will include an investigation of the domestic government, the UK’s politics, and a wider global focus. Some of the topics you will explore include:
- How new communication technologies are changing the way we interact with politics
- How democracies and authoritarian regimes function, thrive and fall in the 21st century
- How states interact with each other and the changing role of the state
- How states respond to collective dilemmas such as inequality, threats to national security and climate change.
You will learn to explain the historical drivers of social change and analyze the current political landscape. This means you are prepared to understand and respond to the challenges shaping our political future. We do everything we can to help you graduate into a great career, and you will study a specialist Work Related Learning module in your second year.
This could involve: " Designing campaign materials " Analysing a current City of York Council policy proposal " Contributing to the Students’ Union elections.
This degree will provide you with valuable skills that you can use in a career in politics or in many other exciting sectors.