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Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
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Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
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Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
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Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
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Combining your English and Politics studies gives you a very wide range of modules to choose from and can lead to a diverse range of careers.You can study the history of English literature from the medieval period right up to the present day. Start with a basic overview of the subject and move towards choosing modules to suit your own interests.A wide range of modules give you the option to study anything from Shakespeare to science fiction, Romantic poetry to contemporary poetry, creative writing to visual culture, or Victorian novels to Hollywood films.Politics confronts the big issues that affect societies the world over. You’ll get an overview of the British political system as well as examine some of the most complex problems faced by humanity and the ideas that underpin them. The MA degree means you study Politics alongside other subjects from History to Geography and Languages to Psychology. At Levels 3 and 4 you will be able to specialise.Our current teaching includes optional modules on Russian, Irish, and Middle Eastern politics, nations and nationalism, political theories, and on human rights and humanitarian intervention. Topics such as illegal drugs, gender and sexuality, environmental sustainability, and surveillance are also covered.
Exam type
A levelA level:
BCC - BBB Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
BBBC - AABB Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
30 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H2,H2,H3,H3 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDM Grades / Points required
Scottish HNC:
Pass Grades / Points required
Scottish HND:
Pass Grades / Points required
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
with 5,5,5 at Higher Level
Higher Level English at Grade H3 or above is recommended
A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma with DDM
A relevant HNC with B in the Graded Unit
A relevant HND with BB in the Graded Units
Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£1,820 per year
Students from Scotland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.