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BA (Hons) Politics

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Course Overview

  • A dynamic and interdisciplinary course exploring the power and (in)equality, justice, and conflict in a world shaped by economic, pandemic, and climate crises

  • We cover a range of issues, including populism, leadership, diplomacy, race, gender, identity, and environmental activism.

  • Gain hands-on experience as political pundits, experts, fact-checkers, journalists, and researchers through participation in staff-student-run projects

  • Network with industry professionals and add valuable experience to your CV in a 4-week or 30-week placement.  

  • Be part of a community studying politics through regular events, film screenings, discussions, and debates organized and led by students’ BU Politics Society.

  • You can choose units tailored to your passions and career aspirations. However, 100% of graduates felt that staff made the subject interesting. 

General Eligibility

This course requires 104–120 UCAS tariff points, including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. We are happy to consider a combination of qualifications and grades to meet the overall tariff, for example, A-levels A*CC, ABC, BBB or BCC, BTECs DDM, or DMM.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week

Language Requirement

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component or equivalent.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Politics and International Development

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Campus Name

Talbot

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Course Level

Undergraduate

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Duration

Full-time, 3 years with a 4-week placement, or 4 years with a 30-week placement

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Available Intake

September 2023, September 2024

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IELTS Score

6.0

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Tuition Fees Range

Per year: UK:£9,250, International:£16,250, Foundation year: £9,250, Placement year: £1,850,

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