Government and Politics

Course summary

Politics is the study of political institutions, processes and the issues which affect citizens’ lives. In the second year, students study political ideologies and engage with the philosophical arguments that underpin contemporary society. Students will gain an understanding of how laws are made and the relationship between the state and the individual. It is a live subject; ever-evolving, and students will be expected to follow current affairs and take a genuine interest in the world they live in. The department runs trips to the University of Sheffield for the Model UN, University of York, Westminster and London conferences. We also invite distinguished guest speakers to talk to the students, including serving MPs, Professor Lord Hennessy, and lecturers from the University of Manchester.