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Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Location
Main Site
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
SEP-23
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
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 the latest cutting-edge developments in politics, equipping you with the training you need to step into today’s political landscape.Politics examines how power is exercised, how political decisions are made, and who these decisions are made by. On this politics degree course, you’ll learn about campaigns, elections, protest movements, policy issues and political ideas. You’ll explore different political arguments, rival theories and alternative explanations, while also developing your skills in critical theory and debating. What’s more, at Salford we also give you the opportunity to enhance your political studies with a variety of placement opportunities, including the chance to study abroad. This kind of 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 recognised researchers- Be given the opportunity to practice politics as part of an extensive study abroad programme, including semesters in Europe, the USA, Australia and Canada- Develop an understanding of research tools needed to make sense of the political and social landscape around you**Visit our Politics degree CourseFinder webpage** https://bit.ly/3oaLLrb**Explore all of our History and Politicscourses and read our helpful FAQs** https://bit.ly/39dvSME**Sign-up to an Open Day or Campus Tour** https://bit.ly/3sAsT8m
Application deadline
25 January
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Entry requirements
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QUALIFICATION TYPE
- A level
- Scottish Higher
- Scottish Advanced Higher
- UCAS Points
- Access to HE Diploma
- GCSE/National 4/National 5
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
- Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
A level :
104 - 112 UCAS tariff points to be obtained from a minimum of 2 A-Levels or equivalent.General Studies accepted.History and / or Politics desirable but not essential.
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