BESS

Studying Political Science as part of BESS (TR081) provides a broad-based education in the social sciences combined with the opportunity to specialise in a chosen subject. All students follow a "common" first year programme; in this way students are introduced to a wide range of subjects giving them the opportunity to explore new interests without committing to a particular subject at that early stage.

During the second year students may choose from a range of optional courses before deciding at the end of the year which degree course to follow in third and fourth year. The BESS programme is thus designed to give students extra time to make a well-informed decision about their future studies and career paths.

This permits students to study either for a single honours degree in Political Science, or a joint honours degree in which Political Science is combined with Economics, Sociology or Business Studies.

For more information, please visit the BESS Office website.