BA (Hons) British Politics and Legislative Studies Course

University of Hull

United Kingdom, Hull

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University of Hull

United Kingdom , Hull

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

L230

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines29-Sep-2026

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 17,500 / year(s)

Next Intake 29-Sep-2026

BA (Hons) British Politics and Legislative Studies Course

About

About this course

We take you to the heart of contemporary political debate. You’ll assess and challenge arguments over the key issues of the day.

Possession and exercise of power. Wealth and inequality. Individual and collective identity. The use of violence for political ends. These types of issues drive today’s world. And by examining them, you’ll gain critical insights into the domestic and global significance of politics.

Our Westminster placement scheme has been running for over 35 years, and is one of the most extensive of its kind in the UK. Y

ou’ll get the rare opportunity to work alongside an MP or peer for a whole year. Our links with a large pool of MPs mean we're likely to be able to match you with a politician whose role reflects your area of political interest.

While on placement, you'll enjoy access to our exclusive seminar series presented by senior Parliamentary officials including Black Rod and the Speaker.

Scheduled study hours and how you’re assessed

Throughout your degree, you’re expected to study for 1,200 hours per year. That’s based on 200 hours per 20 credit module. And it includes scheduled hours, time spent on placement and independent study. How this time is divided across the year varies and depends on the module you are studying.

How you'll be assessed depends on the course you study, and the modules you choose. You may be assessed through a mix of examinations, coursework, presentations and group projects.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

What do I need?

If you require a student visa to study or if your first language is not English you will be required to provide acceptable evidence of your English language proficiency level.

This course requires academic IELTS 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each skill. See other English language proficiency qualifications accepted by the University of Hull.

If your English currently does not reach the University’s required standard for this programme, you may be interested in one of our English language courses.

Visit your country page to find out more about our entry requirements.

Career

Future prospects

‘The Hull Mafia’. That’s what they call our graduates in Westminster, because there are so many of us walking the corridors of power. But it’s not just Parliament that can open its doors to you. The quality and prestige of our Politics degrees afford so many more opportunities after you graduate.

You’ll gain the skills to research, source and examine information. To critically analyse evidence and construct robust arguments. Exactly the kind of attributes that many employers are looking for. As well as political careers, many of our graduates go on to work in the media, the Civil Service, HM Armed Forces, intelligence services, public relations, charities, and international organisations.