About Politics, BA (Hons) - at Keele University

Empowering you to create positive change, answer big questions and make sense of society in an ever-changing political world. Politics BA at Keele is designed to help you understand society and the events and forces that shape it. Our wide-ranging course develops your knowledge and understanding of government, people, ideas, institutions, and their interactions. Engage in real-world experiences that equip you with core skills in analytical thinking, problem-solving and research, ready to embark on a career of your choice across various sectors including government, public relations and business.

Course overview Our Politics degree introduces you to the study of politics with insights into the concepts, ideas and the nature of power. You will focus on the processes of political change and the influences at a local, national and global level, with consideration of some of the biggest challenges to face global politics. Our programme looks to make sense of politics, exploring the concepts of power, democracy and governance, and how we address the many contemporary challenges of the political world. Politics at Keele focuses on activism: you will explore, understand and develop the skills you need to make a positive impact on your own lives and in the communities in which you live.

You will do this by developing knowledge of power, governance, activism and participation, and skills that equip you for success in your career, as an active citizen, and as someone able to lead change that promotes political, social, and economic well-being. By the end of the degree, you will have been exposed to a range of different ways of interpreting and answering the biggest questions in politics, empowering you to reflect on your own positions and how we can make a difference in an ever-changing political world. We offer a range of opportunities to engage with practical learning through real-world examples such as policy-making simulations, devising manifestos for change, policy reports, data analysis and case study reports. These enrich your university experience, providing key skills in critical thinking, problem-solving and communication, all of which that are invaluable for your career prospects.

Embark on your employment journey with skills that are beneficial to employers and organisations, demonstrating your ideas, knowledge and confidence to promote political, social and economic wellbeing. At Keele, you will have the opportunity to engage with projects and placements to combine your degree programme with practical experience, applying your learning to real-world scenarios and kick starting your career. You can tailor your degree programme based on your future aspirations, and also have the opportunity to study abroad with a partner university, developing global perspectives or learning a foreign language and building cultural awareness. *We have compared the positivity ratings of all participating UK institutions using the NSS 2025 sector data to determine Keele's position relative to other broad-based universities (i.e. excluding specialist institutions and further education colleges). Related courses Modern History and Politics Politics and International Relations Law with Politics Philosophy and Politics Philosophy, Politics and Economics Politics with Economics Politics and Sociology Social Sciences Politics ranked Top 10 in England (NSS 2025, broad-based universities)* Become part of a close-knit and supportive academic community that encourages you to discuss and debate with your lecturers and peers, and better appreciate the views of others Engage in work placement opportunities that provide a rich experience, preparing you for employment after university A chance to broaden your horizons and study abroad at a partner university Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in UK Parliamentary Studies in Year 3 For more details, please see the course page on the Keele website.

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