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Politics and Geography BA (Hons)

University of Exeter

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    University of Exeter - Penryn Campus, Cornwall

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    23-SEP-24

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Overview

  • One of the few programmes in the UK to combine politics and geography
  • Our interdisciplinary programme will give you the unique opportunity to question how politics and geography interact to shape the world we live in and learn from internationally-recognised scholars
  • You’ll join an intentionally small community of students allowing you to actively discuss and debate your ideas and work closely with academic staff
  • Get involved with the Politics and Geography student societies, make friends, attend beach BBQ’s, conservation volunteering, surf trips and hear from guest speakers
  • You’ll develop an understanding of the central problems of change and uncertainty in contemporary political and ecological systems that will be valued by public, private and third sectors employers

How will I learn?

We use a wide range of teaching methods as well as encouraging independent study with an increasing emphasis on seminar discussion and project work in your second and third years:

  • Lectures
  • Seminars
  • Tutorials
  • Project and group work
  • Independent study
  • Field work
  • Laboratory sessions
  • Access to the latest geographical information systems (GIS), mapping statistics and coding software
  • Interactive computer-based approaches to learning through our virtual learning environment
  • Access detailed information about modules and learning outcomes and interact through activities such as the discussion forums, blogging and virtual field trips
  • Virtual field trips integrate video and audio data, maps, datasets, documents and published research

How will I be assessed?

  • Essays
  • Individual and group presentations
  • Projects
  • Exams
  • Dissertation in your final year

You must pass your first year modules in order to proceed but your performance at this level does not count towards your final degree classification.

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 23,700per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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University information

University of Exeter

  • University League Table

    15th

  • Campus address

    University of Exeter, Northcote House, The Queen's Drive, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4QJ, England

Exeter is a historic cathedral city with UNESCO City of Literature status, and Cornwall has a unique ecology with a rich history of scientific innovation.
Students will find engaged, inclusive, and safe communities, with plenty of opportunities to make lifelong friends from all over the world.
Regular visits to international schools and education exhibitions, plus airport pick-up and international buddy schemes to help students arrive and settle in.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    8th out of 73 8

    10th out of 80 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 211
    166 79%

    12th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    82.0 82%

    10th

    22
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.92 78%

    47th

    2
  • Entry standards

    / Max 219
    165 77%

    17th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    81.0 81%

    12th

    2
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.89 78%

    32nd

    15

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