The BA Honours Politics program at the University of Westminster is a comprehensive course that provides students with in-depth understanding about political systems, theories, and issues. It fosters a critical view of politics globally, including the study of institutions, theories and the practical side of politics. Students can explore political ideologies, government policies, human rights, international relations, and more. It also trains students to analyse, interpret and critically evaluate political events and developments. Some of the potential areas of study might include European politics, democracy and dictatorship, and contemporary political theory. This program seeks to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for a career in politics or related fields. It balances the theoretical with the practical, providing a thorough grounding in how politics work, both in a national and international context.

The University of Westminster is a public university based in London, United Kingdom. Founded in 1838 as the Royal Polytechnic Institution, it was the first polytechnic to open in London. The Polytechnic formally received a Royal charter in August 1839, and became the University of Westminster in 1992.

Westminster has its main campus in Regent Street in central London, with additional campuses in Fitzrovia, Marylebone and Harrow. It also operates the Westminster International University in Tashkent in Uzbekistan.The university is organised into three colleges and 12 schools, within which there are around 65 departments and centres, including the Communication and Media Research Institute (CAMRI) and the Centre for the Study of Democracy. It also has its Policy Studies Institute, Business School and Law School. The annual income of the institution for 2021–22 was £240.9 million of which £4.25 million was from research grants and contracts, with an expenditure of £223.7 million.The university is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities, the Association of MBAs, EFMD, EQUIS, and the European University Association.

Westminster's alumni include a Nobel laureate in Medicine, the inventor of cordite, heads of state, politicians and mayors, Olympians, scientists, BAFTA- and Oscar-winning filmmakers, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, Grammy Award-winning musicians, journalists, and poets.