Overview
Politics is all around us, shaping our world as well as our everyday lives. This Politics (Hons) BA course offered by De Montfort University will give you insight, knowledge and understanding of the role politics plays at local, national and global levels. With our internationally-renowned experts, you’ll gain both the practical and the theoretical knowledge you’ll need to understand and influence our world.
Choose from a wide range of module options, including British Government and Politics, Global Comparative Politics, Politics in Action, Comparative Local Government and Power, Politics and Morality.
Key features
- Benefit from opportunities to engage in debates, attend conferences and learn from guest speakers. Previous Politics students have had opportunities to present at the United Nations headquarters in New York.
- Our #DMUworks careers programme can help you get work-ready through placement opportunities with local, national and global companies. Students have landed placement roles at the House of Commons, Welsh Assembly, GlaxoSmithKline and Rolls-Royce.
- We are the only university in the UK to hold both ‘Congress to Campus’ and ‘European Parliament to Campus’ events, which see prominent political figures visit DMU to enhance your learning experience.
- Study at a university recognised as a Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence because of the high standards of research and teaching in European studies.
- Add an extra dimension to your studies through our #DMUglobal international experience scheme. Politics students have recently been on study-related trips to Hong Kong, Brussels and Washington, D.C. For instance students analysed the impact of the cold war on Berlin and considered how politics has affected the German economy.
Graduate careers
- This Degree will empower you to apply academic theory to real-life situations. Our lecturers will equip you with the skills sought by employers – from communication and team working to independent research and critical analysis.
- Graduates from this course have progressed to careers in the private and public sectors in positions such as Campaign Manager for Labour, Deputy Social Media Editor for the Independent, a graduate position on IBM’s sought-after HR Leadership Development Programme and a place on a Local Government trainee scheme.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Global Comparative Politics
- British Government and Politics
- Political Research in Action
- Politics in Action
- Government and Business
- Corruption and its Avoidance
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Campus Location
- Leicester, United Kingdom
Disciplines
International Relations Public Policy Political Science View 448 other Bachelors in International Relations in United KingdomExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A typical offer is 112 UCAS points. You need to study at least two subjects at A-level or equivalent (eg BTEC)
- Plus, five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English Language and Maths
- Pass Access with 30 Level 3 credits at Merit (or equivalent) with English (Language or Literature) and Maths GCSE required as separate qualifications at grade 4
- It is normally required that students have had a break from full time education before undertaking the Access course
- International Baccalaureate: 26+ points
More requirements:
- Download and complete the international application form
- A copy of your qualifications
- A copy of your English language certificate
- A personal statement of at least 500 words explaining why you want to study your chosen course at DMU and any additional information that will support your application
- A copy of your passport
- One reference
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Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents9535 GBP / year≈ 9535 GBP / year
Living costs
Leicester
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Funding
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