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Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
Central area campus
Full Time
SEP
4 Years
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Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
Central area campus
Full Time
SEP
4 Years
Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
Main Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
4 Years
Politics studies the theory and practice of how societies are governed.How do our political institutions create collective rules Who has the power to make these rules, and what are the consequences of political decisions What is the nature of a just society, and how do we get thereDrawing on the expertise of leading academics and researchers in the field, you will explore the origins and present-day contexts of societal conflicts about power, participation, and resources.You will not only study the processes of governance at the local, national, and international level, but also the morality of political action, and the limits of freedom and justice.
Exam type
A levelA level:
A*AA Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
AAAA Grades / Points required
UCAS Tariff:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
39 Grades / Points required
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£9,535 per year
Students from Domestic
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£9,535 per year
Students from England
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£1,820 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,535 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,535 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£9,535 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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£28,000 per year
Students from EU
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£28,000 per year
Students from International
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