Course summary
Critically explore politics and some of the most pressing issues facing us today. You’ll have the opportunity to enhance your studies with fantastic placements. Study divisive political issues such as the 2017 snap general election, Brexit and the Donald Trump US Presidency. As part of this course, you’ll:
- Explore how global development confronts the ethical dilemmas facing the distribution of power and resources
- Examine theories of development, poverty and economic crises and their relevance to the social and political challenges of the 21st century
- Study topics such as the political economy of the global south, understanding development, development in practice, and complete a dissertation
- 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
- Evaluate the nature and distribution of power systems, processes and institutions of governance
- 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
- Pathways available, with the option to change direction after Year 1
- Fantastic placement opportunities
- Guest lectures, including annual festival of Politics and International Relations
- Volunteering and study abroad opportunities
Modules
Year 1 Core Modules:
- Politics, Ethics & Justice
- Political Movements & Ideologies
- World Politics
- Introduction to Political Economy
- Introduction to Governance
- Active Citizenship
- Britain in the World
- Global Inequalities
- State & Power
- Political Economy of Development
- Peacebuilding & Conflict Resolution
- Dissertation in Global Development
- Governing Globalisation
- Policy Making
- Community Development
How to apply
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
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Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 72 points
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
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