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BA (Hons) Politics

University of Salford, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

The pace of change within politics has never moved so quickly. Recent worldwide events have brought about dramatic shifts in our social, economic, and political cultures, from Coronavirus and Brexit to the impact of global technologies on the latest presidential election. This BA (Hons) Politics degree explores cutting-edge political developments, equipping you with the training to enter today’s political landscape.

Politics examines how power is exercised, how political decisions are made, and to who these decisions are made. This politics degree course will teach you about campaigns, elections, protest movements, policy issues, and political ideas. In addition, you’ll explore different political arguments, rival theories, and alternative explanations while developing your critical theory and debating skills.

What’s more, at Salford, we also allow you to enhance your political studies with various placement opportunities, including the chance to study abroad. This work experience provides instant value to future employers, giving you the competitive edge needed to establish a professional career in politics.

You will:

  • Learn from academic staff who are internationally recognized, researchers

  • Be allowed to practice politics as part of an extensive study abroad program, including semesters in Europe, the USA, Australia, and Canada.

  • Develop an understanding of the research tools needed to make sense of the political and social landscape around you.

General Eligibility

GCSE

The English Language is required at grade C/level 4 or above (or equivalent). Maths at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) is preferred but not essential.

You must fulfill our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below

UCAS tariff points

104-112 points

A Level

104-112 points. General studies accepted as history or politics are desirable.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • International History (1) 1890-1945

  • International History (2) 1945-Present

  • Britain and the World

  • Politics and Democracy

  • International Politics II

  • Introduction to Contemporary Politics

2 Year 2
  • Theories of Power and Domination

  • British Political History 1945-2007

Optional modules may include:

  • Utopias and Dystopias

  • Political Communication: Media and Democracy

  • Regimes and Dictatorships from 1918

  • Public Affairs

  • US Foreign Policy Since 1945

  • Intelligence, Security and Politics in Britain 1909-1994

  • The Politics of European Union

  • Work Project

  • University Wide Language Programme

  • Commemoration and Memorialisation from the Twentieth Century to the Present

3 Year 3
  • Dissertation

  • Britain and the Cold War

  • Political and Campaigning Journalism

  • The History and Politics of Socialism

  • The Arab-Israeli Conflict

  • Populism in Politics

  • Corruption in Contemporary Politics

  • British Counter-Insurgency Since 1945

  • Politics and the Internet

  • Politics Placement

  • Global Environmental Politics

  • University Wide Language Programme

  • Chinese Foreign Policy Since 1949

  • International Political Economy

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

The IELTS score for international applicants is 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).

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