BA (Hons) Political Science and Social Policy
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Annual course fee
AUD 40,000
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Duration
3 Years
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Post study work visa
2 Years
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Intake months
September
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Delivery locations
Birmingham
Unfortunately, students from Australia are not accepted for this course. Please reach out to a counsellor for more information.
Talk to a counsellorOur Political Science and Social Policy degree programme enable students to study two complementary subjects alongside each other to Honours degree level. At Birmingham, we are committed to providing students with a truly global learning experience. Students on the International Relations with Economics BA have access to a range of exciting opportunities to travel and study abroad during their degree. We have one of the largest and most vibrant international student communities in the UK, with 5,000 international students from more than 150 different countries and 31% of our academic staff from overseas. Find out more about studying as an international student.These degree programmes help you acquire important analytical skills. You learn to find your way among different arguments, rival theories and alternative explanations. You also learn about campaigns, elections, protest movements, policy issues and political ideals. Politics is not only what political scientists study, but also an activity in which professional politicians, civil servants and ordinary citizens take part. The politics course at Birmingham enables all students to profit from a culture of learning that is aligned with our research ethos - based on critical enquiry, debate and self-motivation. Politics may be studied with another subject as part of a Joint Honours degree programme. In each year of the degree you take two or three political science courses together with courses in your second subject. In the first year you take a foundation course and a module in Classical Political Thought. In the second year you take any two or three courses selected from the many options available to Single Honours students. In the final year you select two or three courses from those available to third-year Single Honours students.
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You must have successfully completed an United Kingdom Year 12 (or equivalent senior secondary school qualification) Equivalent qualifications may also include a recognised post secondary diploma in the relevant discipline with the required grades.Meeting the minimum academic requirements does not guarantee entry. Your application will still need to be assessed and accepted.If you dont meet the entry requirements, there may be other programs you are eligible for that can lead you to your preferred program.
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Type of institution
University
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Year established
1900
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Total students
23,155
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On campus accommodation
Available
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Edgbaston Campus - University of Birmingham - University of Birmingham
Edgbaston, Birmingham, Westminster, B15 2TT
The University’s Edgbaston campus is set in 250 acres and has all the facilities of a busy town. Lawns, mature trees and walkways contribute to the peaceful atmosphere and make the campus a wonderful spot for picnics and walking.
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