Politics - BA (Hons)
Coventry University
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Course overviewThe Politics course at Coventry University is a vibrant, modern course that addresses many current political questions to help you understand the complex world we live in.Politics is a broad discipline, concerned with governance, power, authority, citizenship and conflict resolution. Throughout your degree, the course covers political concepts around these issues and more, comparing your own government, its policies and decisions, with those of others around the world.Politics ...Read more

Course overviewThe Politics course at Coventry University is a vibrant, modern course that addresses many current political questions to help you understand the complex world we live in.Politics is a broad discipline, concerned with governance, power, authority, citizenship and conflict resolution. Throughout your degree, the course covers political concepts around these issues and more, comparing your own government, its policies and decisions, with those of others around the world.Politics should appeal to you if you have an interest in power, government, policy making, social movements or debating ideas. It also concerns wars and conflict resolution, the impact of globalisation and world events. The course includes a range of modules on British, American, European, Chinese and Middle Eastern politics.There are opportunities and modules throughout the course dedicated to developing your professional career. Being able to practically apply what you have learnt is a vital aspect of the course, so there are opportunities to develop your skills needed for employment.3 years full-time

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Niall
20 Oct 25

Nice easy commute , enjoyable lectures, beautiful location next to the cathedral, overall a great choice of university..Read more

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GCSE English at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards. Grades / Points required

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29 Grades / Points required

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£9,535 per year

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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.

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.

£9,535 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

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£9,535 per year

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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.

£9,535 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

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Coventry University
Coventry University , Coventry

Coventry University is a global, modern university with a mission to create better futures....

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Priory Street Coventry Warwickshire CV1 5FB United Kingdom
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