**Studying politics at Hull takes you to the heart of contemporary political debate.**
We'll encourage you to question conventional wisdom and your own preconceived ideas. And you'll graduate with the ability to operate as a political analyst, theorist, historian, or an actual politician or political activist.
Focus on the most important topics and debates in past and contemporary politics while questioning both conventional wisdom and your own preconceived ideas. You can gain a unique head start in your career with the opportunity to complete a semester abroad or an internship, either in Westminster or with one of our public- and private-sector partners such as the Hansard Society, the Humber Local Economic Partnership, or the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds.
The foundation year is ideal to boost your skills and knowledge if you don't quite meet our academic entry requirements.
**Official Team GB partners**
Did you know that the University of Hull is the official University Partner of Team GB? Our united belief is that anyone, with the right opportunities ahead and a dedicated team behind, can achieve extraordinary things. This is what our partnership with Team GB is built on. Extraordinary is in you – and we’ll help you find it.
What does this mean for you? It means that whether you’re studying sports science, or marketing, or logistics, or healthcare, or engineering, you’ll be able to gain invaluable experience through this unique partnership.
We are working with Team GB to create opportunities for volunteering and work experience, to get involved with meet-and-greet sessions with Olympians, host on-campus talks from guest speakers and so much more. Some of our students recently helped Team GB athletes get their kit ready to compete in preparation for the Minsk 2019 European Games. It’s an extraordinary partnership, and you won’t find it anywhere else.
Find out more at hull.ac.uk/teamgb
Course Details - Modules
Foundation Year
Core modules
Preparing for Learning in Higher Education
Introduction to Social Science
Research in the Humanities, Social Sciences and Education
Compulsory modules
Group Challenge (Humanities)
Introduction to Data Analysis
Academic Writing Skills
Year 1
Compulsory modules
British Political History since 1945
Introduction to International Relations
Introduction to Comparative Politics
Philosophy, History and Ideology
Introduction to the Politics of the World Economy
Contemporary Political Issues
Year 2
Compulsory modules
British Government
History of Political Thought
Paths of Research
Optional modules
Understanding States and Markets: An Introduction to Political Economy
Understanding the European Union
Understanding America
Electoral and Voting Systems
International Relations Theory
The Global South
The United Nations and Global Security
Understanding China
Year 3
Choose one
Dissertation
One-Trimester Internship
One-Trimester Abroad
Optional modules
UK Politics in an Age of Austerity and Brexit
BRICS: Emerging Powers in International Affairs
Dangerous Minds
Critics of Capitalism
Short Dissertation
Politics of the Environment
The Contemporary House of Commons
Comparative Legislatures
Contemporary Political Philosophy
Conflicts in British Culture
Democracy and Legitimacy in the European Union
Parliament in the UK: Approaches to Reform
Germany in the New Europe
All modules are subject to availability and this list may change at any time.
Course Details – Assessment Method
You'll be assessed through a combination of written, practical and coursework assessments throughout your degree.
Written assessment typically includes exams and multiple choice tests.
Practical is an assessment of your skills and competencies. This could include presentations, school experience, work experience or laboratory work.
Coursework typically includes essays, written assignments, dissertations, research projects or producing a portfolio of your work.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
L201
Institution code:
H72
Campus Name:
The University of Hull
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Foundation
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Pass Access to HE Diploma
The foundation year is designed for applicants whose qualifications and experience do not allow direct entry to the undergraduate degree. We expect applicants to demonstrate an experience of a related subject and an aptitude for academic work which may be determined by an essay and/or interview alongside the application.
For applicants with Level 3 qualifications, we will usually require a minimum of 80 points.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)
6.0
This course requires IELTS 6.0 overall, with at least 5.5 in each skill. For other English language proficiency qualifications accepted by the University please visit www.hull.ac.uk
Institution's Own Test
60% overall (with minimum 55% in each skill)
Please click below for a list of the English language qualifications we accept.