Course Summary

On the Public Administration and Management BA at DMU you have the opportunity to combine the study of applied politics with the management of modern society. You will share the first year with the Politics BA course, giving you a vital grounding in political issues and theory. In the second and third years, you will have the opportunity to combine politics with public administration modules. **- Opportunity for a short placement with a local authority** Putting theory into practice **- Give your studies an international dimension by taking the Government and Policy in China module** and take up the opportunity to learn about Chinese life and culture on campus at the Confucius Institute **- The only university in the UK to hold both Congress to Campus and European Parliament to Campus** with former members of US Congress and former Members of European Parliament to enhance your study experience **- Enjoy an international experience with DMU Global** our innovative programme of work and study opportunities across the world, which can enrich your studies and expand your cultural horizons **- Placement opportunities with local, national and global companies** including the Labour Party, the House of Commons, the Government Economic Service, the Welsh Assembly, Pfizer and the NHS

Course Details - Modules

Year 1 Introduction to Politics Comparative Politics Introduction to Globalisation British Government and Politics Finance and Housing Markets Housing Policy and Making Planning and Sustainability Property Management and Real Estate Year 2 Governance Political Thought Political Analysis Government and Business The Making of a Global World Politics in Action Year 3 Public Policy Making Public Sector Strategic Management Comparative Public Administration Choose two modules from the options shown below: Dissertation Managing the Environment Health Strategy and Management Government and Policy in China

Course Details – Assessment Method

You will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials, seminars, group work and self-directed study. Assessment is through coursework (presentations, essays and reports) and usually an exam or test, which is typically weighted as follows in your first year: Exam: 34% Practical: 1% Coursework: 65% These assessment weightings are indicative only. The exact weighting may vary depending on option modules chosen by students and teaching methods deployed by the academic member of staff each year. Indicative assessment weighting and assessment type per module are shown as part of the module information. Again these are based on the current academic session.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

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: LN2F

Institution code: D26

Campus Name: Leicester Campus

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

from at least two A Levels. Plus five GCSEs at grades A*–C (9 - 4) including English Language and Maths.

Pass Access with 30 Level 3 credits at Merit or equivalent. English (Language or Literature) and Maths GCSE required as separate qualifications at grades A* - C (9 -4).


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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 6.0 including a minimum of 5.5 in each component

or equivalent

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 75%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 65%

Go onto work and study: 85%

Fees and funding

EU 14250.0 Year 1
England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
International 14250.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Please note that fees for subsequent years of study for continuing students are subject to an annual review. Any increase in fee will be in line with RPI-X (linked to the retail price index) and the fee cap set by the Government.

Provider information

The Gateway
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Leicester
LE1 9BH

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