Our new range of liberal studies degrees provides a true US-style liberal arts education, a first in the UK. 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 BA (Hons) Liberal Studies (Political Science) 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 the Model United Nations. Read about our Liberal Studies programmes in the news. Why should I choose this programme? Knowledge of political issues is essential for anyone seeking to understand the world and how it works. It interacts with a number of other fields, including economics, international relations, history or law. Studying Political Science at Regent’s University London, you will encounter stimulating, engaging and challenging discussions that will provide you with the tools to consider global issues from a variety of perspectives. Our internationally diverse classrooms encourage thought provoking debates from a variety of viewpoints and approaches. Our programme places strong emphasis on experiential learning, as we see activity outside class as complimenting the work in class. You have opportunities to take part in the Model United Nations, attend seminars given by influential politicians and policy maker, or even attending international conferences in Geneva and New York. You will enjoy membership to the Royal Institute of International Affairs, Chatham House for a reduced fee and have the opportunity to attend many of their events for free Key skills, aims and objectives This programme offers a deep understanding to prepare you for the political world. You will Develop a thorough grounding in the main theoretical concepts used in Political Science Be able to put contemporary political issues in historical context and use historical facts in building arguments about politics Understand and examine the political institutions and processes of a number of countries comparatively Evaluate international and transnational dimensions of particular problems and policies Understand the methods and analytical approaches used by political scientists to examine political institutions and processes.

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.