Course Summary

Studying politics allows you to know what is happening today, how change is enacted, and how you can be a part of it. The principal focus of the degree is power relations between individuals, social groups and nations – so it is one of the most exciting ways to understand why things are the way they are. You’ll study a broad range of social and public policy areas and explore fundamental issues that affect communities in the UK and elsewhere, including: emancipatory political thought and theory, international politics, digital politics, and ‘issue’ politics such as environmentalism and climate change. The course is underpinned by both the research specialisms of the staff who will teach you and a wide variety of options mean you can pursue your own interests, depending on what you choose to specialise in – with things becoming increasingly flexible as you progress through the course. In the final year, you will engage more directly with current academic debates and contemporary political developments. We place a heavy emphasis on employability and offer practical skills training, including advanced analytical approaches, which many employers look for when offering placement opportunities. This, alongside the opportunity to study a foreign language or do an exchange abroad, means that a politics degree opens doors to a range of interesting and rewarding career possibilities, as well as providing you with a much better understanding of what is happening right now. You can also combine politics with another subject and broaden your outlook still further. In your third year, you may have the opportunity to take a placement year with an employer or study abroad, broadening your horizons and boosting your employability. This course has a foundation year available. **Features and Benefits** - 94% of BA (Hons) Politics students are 'overall satisfied' with their course (From 17 [55%] students who responded to the 2020 National Student Survey). - Offers you an in-depth and varied account of the nature of politics in the twenty-first century. Our staff have a variety of expertise in areas including critical international relations, digital politics and US foreign policy, and the course content is directly informed by these research specialisms of the teaching team. - Flexible study options – with options to take Joint Honours degrees and a wide range of units to study within BA (Hons) Politics. - The politics team is friendly, supportive and passionate about the subject, providing an intellectually challenging environment for our students. - Our courses include practical skills training to ensure you’re fully prepared for your future career. - You will have the opportunity to spend your third year on an industry placement or study overseas.

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Course Details – Assessment Method

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How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: L200

Institution code: M40

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

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International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

Minimum of 104 UCAS Tariff points at A2 or equivalent

Pass Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject with a minimum 106 UCAS Tariff Points


GCSE English Language at grade C or grade 4. Equivalent qualifications (eg. Functional Skills) may be considered

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 72%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

Additional Fee Information

For more information on fees, please visit: https://www.mmu.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/course/ba-politics/september-2022/#fees

Provider information

All Saints Building
All Saints
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Manchester
M15 6BH

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