BA British Politics and Legislative Studies
About this course
BA (Hons) in British Politics and Legislative Studies is a politics degree focusing on British political institutions, legislative processes, and policy-making. Core topics include Research Methods and Historical Research. The course features a compulsory professional placement year working alongside an MP or peer in Parliament. The first year covers foundational topics through British Political History since 1945, Introduction to Political Ideologies, British Government, Introduction to Policy-Making, Introduction to Comparative Politics, and Introduction to Global Political Economy. The second year examines parliament and governance through modules such as The Contemporary House of Commons, Electoral and Voting Systems, Research Methods and Ethics, and Parliament in the UK: Approaches to Reform. Students can also choose optional modules in this year including Rethinking Political Economy, The Global South and Development, History of Political Thought, Understanding America, and Understanding the European Union. The final year centres on an independent Dissertation and Comparative Legislatures, alongside optional study in areas such as Culture Wars, Politics of the Environment, Dangerous Minds, UK Politics in an Age of Decline and Renewal, Contemporary Political Philosophy, Political Thought of the Right, Germany in the New Europe, Brave New World: The Internet, Troubled History: Irish Politics and Anglo-Irish Relations, and An Awkward Partnership: the UK and the European Union.
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Entry requirements
Most importantly, you need ambition. Together with our support and opportunities, you can go further than you ever thought possible. Our typical offer for this course is 128 UCAS points . But there’s no ceiling on ambition. At least 80 points must come from A levels, BTEC, or other equivalent qualifications . Remember, we look at your whole application – not just grades. Achievements, work experience, extracurricular activities: they all count here. We also consider qualifications and experience from the UK and worldwide that may not exactly match those listed. Not sure if you’ll meet the entry requirements? Talk to our Admissions team today . We’ll look at your circumstances, give you personalised guidance and help you understand your options, one of which could be a Foundation Year . Alternative qualifications IB Diploma: 32 points Pass Access to HE Diploma overall with a minimum of 128 UCAS tariff points Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview.
What students say
Based on about 49 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 97%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 110 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 4%
- North West: 7%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 31%
- East Midlands: 7%
- West Midlands: 9%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 26%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- British Political History since 1945
- Introduction to Political Ideologies
- British Government
- Introduction to Policy-Making
- Introduction to Comparative Politics
- Introduction to Global Political Economy
- The Contemporary House of Commons
- Electoral and Voting Systems
- Research Methods and Ethics
- Parliament in the UK: Approaches to Reform
- Rethinking Political Economy
- The Global South and Development
- History of Political Thought
- Understanding America
- Understanding the European Union
- Dissertation
- Comparative Legislatures
- Culture Wars
- Politics of the Environment
- Dangerous Minds
- UK Politics in an Age of Decline and Renewal
- Contemporary Political Philosophy
- Political Thought of the Right
- Germany in the New Europe
- Brave New World: The Internet
- Troubled History: Irish Politics and Anglo-Irish Relations
- An Awkward Partnership: the UK and the European Union
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA British Politics and Legislative Studies at University of Hull earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £42,000. The £32,000 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Politics.
What do graduates of BA British Politics and Legislative Studies at University of Hull do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA British Politics and Legislative Studies at University of Hull?
97% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA British Politics and Legislative Studies at University of Hull?
The typical offer is 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 145 UCAS points.
Does BA British Politics and Legislative Studies at University of Hull include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BA British Politics and Legislative Studies at University of Hull?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.