Social and Political Sciences with Foundation Year - BA (Hons)
Birkbeck, University of London
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You will develop core skills across the course of the degree, and apply these to problems concerning the state and politics, conflict and cooperation in the international political and economic system, and social and public policy in relation to issues such as economic development, social inequality, climate change, crime, and the impact of digital technology on politics and society.If you opt for the Foundation Year route, this will fully prepare you for undergraduate study. It is ideal if you ...Read more

You will develop core skills across the course of the degree, and apply these to problems concerning the state and politics, conflict and cooperation in the international political and economic system, and social and public policy in relation to issues such as economic development, social inequality, climate change, crime, and the impact of digital technology on politics and society.If you opt for the Foundation Year route, this will fully prepare you for undergraduate study. It is ideal if you are returning to study after a gap, or if you have not previously studied the relevant subjects, or if you didn't achieve the grades you need for a place on your chosen undergraduate degree.Start Date: October 2024 Duration: Three years

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02 Oct 20

I think Birkbeck is out of place. Birkbeck deserves to climb the top university rankings, it's only a matter of time for it to happen anyway. Birkbeck is investing heavily in the..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
15 Feb 14

Excellent lecturers, very nice atmosphere. I would definitely recommend it. I've done my MSc there in politics and I was very much disheartened that I could not find a potential..Read more

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£18,060 per year

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02 Oct 20
I think Birkbeck is out of place. Birkbeck deserves to climb the top university rankings, it's only a matter of time for it to happen anyway. Birkbeck is investing heavily in the...
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SR
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15 Feb 14
Excellent lecturers, very nice atmosphere. I would definitely recommend it. I've done my MSc there in politics and I was very much disheartened that I could not find a potential...
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Birkbeck, University of London
Birkbeck, University of London , London

Birkbeck, University of London is located in Bloomsbury, the heart of London, and everything the UK’s capital city has to offer is on...

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Birkbeck, University of London
Malet Street London Camden WC1E 7HX United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Goodge Street  0.1 miles away Nearest train station: Euston   0.5 miles away
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