This course will provide the intellectual training to understand a range of political ideas. It will also give you a deeper knowledge of how governments work in today's world, alongside sharpening your research, presentational and analytical skills.
We offer a wide variety of modules in both Politics and American Studies, covering:
- Understanding global politics
- Parliamentary studies
- International human rights
- The American presidency
- Civil rights
- US foreign policy
You have the option to experience North America, by choosing to study abroad for a year at a US or Canadian university. The option to study abroad is dependent on your academic performance and the availability of places.
Course Details - Modules
In year one you will typically take modules in international relations, political theory, and comparative politics, as well as American history and culture. You will learn to compare political institutions and behaviour in Western liberal democracies, gaining a thorough understanding of the history of political ideas.
In year two, you will choose from a range of optional modules to begin tailoring your degree to your interests and career aspirations. In Politics you will choose one core module. In American studies, you will choose between 'Key Texts in American Social and Political Thought' or 'North American Regions'.
You can apply to spend your third year studying in the USA, transferring to a four-year course and returning to Nottingham for your final year to complete your course.
In your final year, you will undertake a dissertation on a topic of your choice in politics or American studies. You will also take optional modules from a wide selection to make up your remaining credits.
Placement and volunteering opportunities are available in the School of English and the Department of American and Canadian Studies, as well as via the Nottingham Advantage Award.
Course Details – Assessment Method
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Course Details – Professional Bodies
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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:
TL72
Institution code:
N84
Campus Name:
University Park Campus
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
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
Scottish Advanced Highers at AB are also required
Pass the Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits overall; 45 at level 3. Of the level 3 credits, at least 21 should be passed at merit or above.
Scottish Highers at ABBBB are also required
This qualification is considered alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels.
If you have already achieved your EPQ at Grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject.
If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ.
This qualification is considered alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels.
This qualification is considered alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels.
This qualification is considered alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels.
GCSE requirements – English grade C (numeric grade 4);
European Baccalaureate - 75% Overall
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
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English language requirements
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Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
55%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
90%
Go onto work and study:
100%
Fees and funding
Republic of Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
EU
20000.0
Year 1
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
9250.0
Year 1
International
20000.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
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Provider information
University Park
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Nottingham
NG7 2RD
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