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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
University of Essex
Full Time
OCT-25
4 Years
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
University of Essex
Full Time
OCT-26
4 Years
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
University of Essex
Full Time
OCT-25
4 Years
Our BA Politics (including Foundation Year) could be suitable for you if your academic qualifications do not yet meet our entry requirements for a three-year version of our social sciences courses and you want a programme that improves your skills to support your academic performance.
Open to UK and EU applicants, this four-year course includes a Foundation Year (known as Year Zero) which is delivered by ourEssex Pathways Department followed by a further three years of study in our Department of Government.
During Year Zero you will study on our Social Sciences Pathway which will cover topics such as Analysing the Social and Political World, and People and Society. At the end of Year Zero all students who pass the Social Sciences Pathway will have a choice of which course to progress with. As well as BA Politics students on the Social Sciences Pathway could also study BA Sociology or BA Social Sciences, amongst other courses.
From Year One of BA Politics you will study topics including
Concepts in political science: state, laws, wars and political parties
International relations
Democratic systems
Political power
Obligations, freedom, rights and equality
Our Department of Government is one of the most prestigious in Europe, with an outstanding record of teaching, research and publication. We are 6th in UK for research power in politics and international studies (Times Higher Education research power measure, Research Excellence Framework 2021).
Exam type
A levelA level:
DDD Grades / Points required
UCAS Tariff:
72 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
P:45 Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
24 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
MMP Grades / Points required
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
To include 2 full A-levels (or equivalent)
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We are happy to consider a combination of separate IB Diploma Programmes at both Higher and Standard Level. Exact offer levels will vary depending on the range of subjects being taken at higher and standard level, and the course applied for. Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for more information.
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Students living in
Domestic
£9,535 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if you live within Domestic. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£20,475 per year
Students from EU
This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£20,475 per year
Students from International
This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
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