Regents University London

Course Details

Liberal Studies (Political Science) - BA (Hons) with Integrated Foundation

Course Description

Our new range of liberal studies degrees provides a true US-style liberal arts education, a first in the UK. In your foundation year you undertake a general education programme which provides a comprehensive foundation for your degree studies. From the first year of your degree, you choose a ‘major’ subject area whilst taking a range of ‘electives’ to tailor your degree to match your passions and interests. Every module in our liberal studies programme has been specifically designed for the degree, delivering you a broad-based education which engages you in critical and interdisciplinary thinking. Liberal arts graduates are well-prepared to make the most of opportunities in a fast-moving global economy. The Political Science major offers a thorough grounding in the main theoretical concepts used in the field. You will also be introduced to the political institutions and cultures of many different countries. Through combining theory and practice you will develop analytical skills which will assist them in solving problems, understanding complex issues and develop policies. You will develop a wide and deep knowledge about the complexity of the political world and how to approach it as well as learn how to formulate arguments with examples drawn from contemporary events as well as academic theory You will have opportunities to participate in and attend conferences, as well as take part in international conferences.

Course Duration

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4year

Career outcomes

A politics science degree provides skills and knowledge which can equip students for a career in a number of fields such as economics, diplomacy, government or, non-governmental organisations, media, academic and law. The skills of analysis in such a degree are highly transferable and are valued in all professional contexts and Political science graduates from Regent’s University London have gone on to succeed in an excitingly diverse range of activities.

Liberal Studies (Political Science) - BA (Hons) with Integrated Foundation Regents University London