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Politics and American Studies at University of Nottingham - UCAS

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University of Nottingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

Are you passionate about politics, or even want to be a politician? Do you want to make the world a better place? 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 will also study American and Canadian history, literature, culture, film, music and art. You have the opportunity to experience North America, by applying to study abroad for a year at a US or Canadian university. You can do this by transferring to the study abroad programme at the end of your first year. The option to study abroad is dependent on your academic performance and the availability of places.

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.

How to apply

31Jan

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
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

European Baccalaureate - 80% Overall

Student Outcomes

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40%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
65%
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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland £9250* Year 1
EU £21500* Year 1
England £9250* Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250* Year 1
Scotland £9250* Year 1
Wales £9250* Year 1
Channel Islands £9250* Year 1
International £21500* Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

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Politics and American Studies at University of Nottingham - UCAS