Politics BA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of York, based in York, taught full-time over 3 years. Graduates earn £28,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is AAB.
A-Level Entry
AAB
Typical offer · UCAS
Avg. Graduate Salary
£28,000
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
Politics is all around us, and it’s moving fast. With our internationally renowned experts you’ll get to the very heart of political thinking.
Explore the principles of power – how it’s won and how it’s used to drive the decisions that influence our daily lives. You’ll discover how issues such as poverty, debt, terrorism, conflict and environmental change affect us all, and investigate emerging powers like China and India. Adding a placement or a year abroad are both an option with this course too, so you can benefit from the invaluable experience of working or studying in another country.
Entry Requirements
Career Prospects
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 3 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- York
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Politics
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £28,000
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ