12Nov
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Course summary
Empower your critical thinking and understand the way we live to shape more just and equitable governments, institutions and societies. Politics is about power. Studying politics is about understanding who gets what and who makes those decisions. By understanding the dynamics of power and authority, you should gain the knowledge and confidence to participate in and influence critical issues that define our times. Politics and power: learn how to understand the rules of the political game and how power is distributed throughout society. Be inspired by ideas that have driven social change. Challenge, question and defend your understanding of the world. Ideology: explore politics from multiple perspectives. Discover the origins of essential political ideas—freedom, justice, democracy and rights—and their ongoing influence on modern political landscapes. Project-based learning: go beyond the headlines. We'll provide the context behind current events so you can lead the conversation and shape policy that has a real impact. Why you should study this course
- Applied learning: apply your understanding to media production, role-play simulations, real-world research and data tasks, optional placements and internships, and policy challenges that bring political theory and concepts to life.
- Showcase your skills: our assessment methods go far beyond the written word, and we won’t ask you to sit timed exams. The course aims to develop a wider range of real-world, work-ready skills—from writing op-eds and policy papers to producing short documentary films, strategy reports and data analysis.
- International perspectives: explore politics around the world, from the inner workings of the British Parliament to the complex political landscapes of Africa, India, Eastern Europe and the Middle East.
- Customisation: pursue guided and independent projects in your second and final years, exploring topics of your choosing by producing work-relevant outputs.
- Employability: prepare for an exciting and impactful career in government and public policy, campaigning and advocacy, research, media, business, social enterprise and law.
Modules
This course has a common first year. The common first year enables you to work alongside students doing similar courses to you, to widen your knowledge and exposure to other subject areas and professions. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other students, so you can share your insights and experience which will help you to develop and learn. If you discover an interest in a specific subject you have studied, upon successful completion of your first year, you could swap degrees with another course in your common first year (subject to meeting progression requirements). Year One Modules: Order: Power and Authority in a Changing World Chaos: Catastrophe and Violence Identity: Belief, Vision, and Values Motion: Migration, Trafficking and Colonisation Year Two Modules: Visions of Politics: Western Liberalism and its Critics Dictatorship and Democratic Breakdown Britain and the US: Threats and Opportunities Protest, Dissent, and Resistance Sandwich Year: There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement2 can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final year of study. They’re a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future. Final Year: The Politics of the Global South Global Conspiracies, Populism, and the Far Right Independent Project Optional Modules
Assessment method
This course incorporates new and innovative assessment methods aligned with current industry standards, providing you with practical, real-world skills designed to advance your professional readiness and career prospects. The assessment methods may include: Writing exercises such as essays, reports, policy reviews and briefings Live simulations and reflective journals Individual and group presentations Curation and public communication Podcasts, academic posters and other media projects. The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.
How to apply
14Jan
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
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 points
A level - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher - CCD
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 29 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
We’re here to help you achieve your study goals. If your qualifications or expected levels of grades differ from those outlined above, chat with our admissions team and between us we will explore the possibilities open to you. We accept a range of qualifications and our study experience is designed to give you options and support from the start. Contact us via our website to find out more.
Student Outcomes
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Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
Additional costs/fee information
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 .
Studying this course with a sandwich year incurs an additional £1,500 fee (£1,800 for international students) to cover your academic support throughout your placement year.
For full international fees and the most up to date information about tuition fees, please check the relevant course page of the Coventry University website.
Provider information
Coventry University
Priory Street
Coventry
CV1 5FB