- Politics at Winchester has averaged 96% overall satisfaction since 2013 in National Student Surveys of final-year undergraduate students - Join a thriving Politics Society and attend events arranged by the Centre for English Identity and Politics, run by former MP and cabinet minister John Denham - Benefit from small numbers in many optional course modules, which allow for rewarding discussions and debates and closer interaction with staff, including opportunities to gain work experience and academic credit via volunteering to work in political institutions - Gain a global perspective on the complex issues facing the modern world - Study abroad at Westminster College, USA, in your second year as part of the American Exchange Programme Are you fascinated by current affairs, international trends and the vertiginous pace of change in the contemporary world? In studying Politics at Winchester you grapple with the most contentious political questions of today at national, regional and local levels. And you address hugely important issues, including economic globalisation, technological interconnection, the alleged ‘clash of civilisations’, the politics of war, energy security and environmental dislocation. It’s impossible to escape the central role the US exerts on all these contemporary issues and that is a major focus. But you also analyse rival power structures in China, Russia, Japan, or India. Some modules take a closer look at the place of the US in the world order from the perspective of other nations. Finally, in a world full of uncertainty, much of it created either by or in conflict with the US, you study the new challenge of ‘rogue states’ and non-state actors, including terrorist groups. When you study a political theme it is set in a wide range of contexts, including historical, geographical, economic, social and cultural. This gives you the theoretical framework of knowledge you need to understand the modern world in depth. Our aim is for you to develop your content knowledge and political awareness, and be able to confidently use a variety of intellectual concepts and skills. The Foundation Year (first year of study) gives you the chance to commence your studies with us if you have not quite achieved the entry qualifications required or if you feel you would benefit from the opportunity to develop your study skills and subject knowledge prior to embarking on your degree. Through a range of engaging, small-group lessons and practical placements, you will be equipped with the academic, professional and personal skills to help you succeed at university. Modules will cover broad topics as well as an introduction to your chosen subject area. You will also have the opportunity to study alongside students undertaking a range of degree programmes. Year 1 (second year of study) gives you a solid grounding in global political studies, including an introduction to British and American politics and Human Rights in the Global Political Economy. In Years 2 (third year of study) and 3 (fourth year of study), you study the institutions and concepts behind US foreign policy, and the challenges of globalisation and you can choose across a wide range of fascinating optional modules available for you to explore your special interests. These include Global Governance, Diplomatic and Security Studies, The Modern American Presidency, China: Twenty-first Century Challenges, Sexual Violence and Politics, and the Politics of Food Production. You also produce a dissertation in your final year on a topic of your choice, subject to approval from tutors expert in the field. Previous students on the Politics programme have commented that the small numbers in lectures and tutorials allow close interaction with the tutors and that the teaching is intellectually stimulating and passionate. The course has also won Programme of the Year at the university’s own Student-Led Teaching Awards.

Modules are not listed for this Course.

Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

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.

Course code: L29X

Institution code: W76

Campus Name: Main Site

Campus code:

The following entry points are available for this course:

Foundation

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

Applicants are usually required to hold a minimum of 1 x A-level or equivalent qualifications (e.g. 1 x BTEC National Subsidiary Diplomas) and we accept all A-level subjects, including Critical Thinking, General Studies and own-language A-levels. If you are a mature student, your application will be considered on its individual merits and work or other professional experience may be taken into consideration in lieu of other published requirements.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

Test	Grade	AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)	6.0	An overall score of 6.0, including 5.5 in writing is required. If you require Tier 4 sponsorship, you will require a minimum of 5.5 in all 4 components.

Student satisfaction : 60%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 75%

Go onto work and study: 100%

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
Republic of Ireland	9250.0	Year 1

*Please note, the tuition fee for students from the rest of the EU (excluding ROI) are yet to be confirmed by the University. For further information about any additional costs associated with this course please see the individual course page on the University of Winchester website (www.winchester.ac.uk).

Sparkford Road
Winchester
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Hampshire
SO22 4NR