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About Politics | BA (hons) in Leeds Beckett University

Course Details

You will be able to choose from a number of Politics pathways to study*:

• BA (Hons) Politics
• BA (Hons) Politics with Global Development
• BA (Hons) Politics with Peace Studies
• BA (Hons) Politics with International Relations
• BA (Hons) Politics with Political Economy
• BA (Hons) Politics with Human Rights

With the 2017 snap general election, Brexit and the Donald Trump US Presidency, politics is as divisive as ever for those involved in the debate. Critically explore politics and examine some of the pressing issues facing us today, such as climate change, human rights, migration and the crisis of capitalism. You also will 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. In your second year and third year, you will have a choice of optional modules and a dissertation, which you can tailor to your interests.

*You can apply to study the single honours degree or one of the combined awards listed below. You also have the option of changing your award at the end of your first year. You will be able to apply direct to UCAS for the combined awards using the UCAS codes provided:
 

• BA (Hons) Politics with Global Development (UCAS code L208)
  Explore how global development confronts the ethical dilemmas facing the distribution of power and resources. You will examine theories of development, poverty and economic crises and their relevance to the social and political challenges of the 21st century.
  In Years Two and Three you will study the modules Political Economy of Global South, Understanding Development and Development in Practice, and complete a dissertation.
• BA (Hons) Politics with Peace Studies (UCAS code L202)
  Understand how international relations have traditionally been conducted and the consequences and limitations of these approaches. You will examine key theories of peace, warfare and security and their relevance and practice in the 21st century.
  In Years Two and Three you will study the modules Theories of Peace, Peace building and Conflict Resolution and Non-Violent Resistance, and complete a dissertation.
• BA (Hons) Politics with International Relations (UCAS code L201) Critically explore politics and examine some of the pressing issues facing us today, such as climate change, human rights, migration and the crisis of capitalism.
  In Years Two and Three you will study the modules Understanding Security, Environment & World Politics, Rethinking Diplomacy, and complete a dissertation.
• BA (Hons) Politics with Political Economy (UCAS code L205)
  Political Economy is a crucial tool to understand the relationship between history, economics, the international state system and political power.
  In Years Two and Three you will study the modules Political Economy of Global South, Introduction to Marx and International Political Economy, and complete a dissertation..
• BA (Hons) Politics with Human Rights (UCAS code L203)
  Many political, economic, social and cultural factors impact the successful protection and promotion of human rights around the world. You will engage with debates about the universality of human rights and assess the success of human rights as a mechanism for social justice.
  In Years Two and Three you will study the modules Debates in Human Rights, International Human Rights and Politics of Human Rights, and complete a dissertation.

Course Benefits

With our range of politics events, volunteering options, study abroad opportunities and guest speakers, you will be able to immerse yourself in a rich learning and practical environment that will fully prepare you for the career you choose.

You will undertake a volunteering placement of your choosing as part of our Active Citizenship module, helping those in need - whether it's assisting with an elderly family member or teaching in a foreign country.

You will have the opportunity to design a mock project targeted at a non-government organisation, where you will practise lobbying your ideas during a test interview, enhancing your employability skills. Previous students have explored ways to limit the problems of globalisation.

All of our course team are research-active, working around the world for the development of society. Many carry out government-funded research and help to advise the EU on policy. These links will help ensure your course content is applicable to the wider world, and could help if you are writing a project or research proposals for international organisations.

You will also benefit from our annual Politics and International Relations Festival, our annual Peace Lecture and our annual Politics Lecture, which have attracted key political figures such as Keir Starmer, Shadow Secretary of State for Exiting the EU, Green Party co-leader Caroline Lucas and long-serving Labour politician Roy Hattersley.

Academic qualification equivalents

Standard 12th qualifications (CBSE/ICSE or State Boards of equivalent)

Grade: Minimum aggregate of 60% and above

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS 6.0 with no skill below 5.5
• All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE) – English Grade 70% 
• Indian School Certificate (Class-XII) (CISCE) – English Grade 70%

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