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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Sandwich
SEP-25
4 Years
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Be a part of the next generation leading political change and tackling some of the major issues we face. Hone your skills in practical, real-world scenarios and learn how to campaign for a local constituency or represent the UK at the Earth Summit in one of our unique simulations. We place politics in a broad setting, looking beyond Westminster and Washington to both the global and hyperlocal.-
Learn from experts.Be inspired by teaching rooted in research. Work closely with experienced and engaging staff who are leading experts in their fields; areas of expertise include popular protest in the Middle East, NATO and security studies, the politics of China, global environmental politics and the politics of the European Union. -
Design your degree.Integrate innovative modules from across the School of Society and Culture, focusing your degree on areas that interest you and making your degree your own.-
Boost your experience.Opportunities to study abroad, gain practical experience or work in your chosen field. Build practical skills to take into your future through varied and innovative assessments.-
Connect with the political environment.Field trips and guest speakers will help you connect more directly with the world of politics, including a first-year trip to London where an MP gives a behind the scenes tour of the House of Commons.-
Stay informed.Understand and analyse an ever-changing political landscape, both in the UK and the world.
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A levelA level:
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Scottish Higher:
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Scottish Advanced Higher:
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UCAS Tariff:
104 - 112 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Extended Project:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
26 - 28 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
D*D - D*D* Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DMM Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
T Level:
M Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
104-112 tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels.
In combination with Advanced Highers
104-112 tariff points including a minimum of 2 Advanced Highers.
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Pass a named Access to HE Diploma with at least 33 credits at Merit/Distinction.
Considered in combination
English and Maths accepted within as GCSE equivalent
104-112 points from Irish Highers. English and Maths accepted within as GCSE equivalent
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