Course summary
You’ll choose a pathway to study:
- BA (Hons) Politics
- BA (Hons) Politics with Global Development
- BA (Hons) Politics with International Relations
- BA (Hons) Politics with Human Rights
- Examine politics as a human activity with a local, national and global outlook
- Study the ideas, ideologies, policies and institutions that form the foundations of modern politics
- Understand complex policy issues and advocate solutions to problems
- Analyse different interpretations of political events and issues, synthesising relevant information, exercising critical judgement and constructing reasoned arguments
- Analyse pressing issues facing us today, such as climate change, human rights, migration and the crisis of capitalism
- Explore how the role of the state, international power relations, ethics, and political movements and ideologies such as Marxism have profound implications for the organisation of our society
- Undertake a volunteering placement giving you work experience in the field
- Blend critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills
Course details
Modules
Year 1 Core Modules:
- Politics, Ethics & Justice
- Introduction to World Politics
- Introduction to Political Economy
- Political Movements & Ideologies
- Introduction to Governance
- The UK & the EU
- Global Inequalities
- The Modern State: Theories, Issues & Challenges
- Active Citizenship
- Dissertation
- Policy Making
- Governing Globalisation
How to apply
26Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- L200
- Institution code:
- L27
- Campus name:
- City CampusC
- Campus code:
- C
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £14000 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| International | £14000 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Leeds Beckett University
City Campus
Leeds
LS1 3HE
Clearing contact details
Admissions Enquiries
0113 812 3113
Additional information
0900 hrs - 1700 hrs Monday to Friday