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BA ( Hons ) Politics
UCAS code L200
Duration 3 years full time , 4 years sandwich with work placement
Requirements A level : ABB – BBC . BTEC : DDM – DMM . T level : M , must be in a relevant course . Tariff points : 112 – 128 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels , or equivalent .
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What ' s this course about ?
Understand the political issues shaping – and dividing – societies around the world , and discover the integral role politics plays in every aspect of people ’ s lives globally . Tackle the major issues facing people and politicians today and learn how the political world works . Look at how our Parliament functions , and how the law and our institutions interact . Study the historic moments that have shaped our democracy – and learn the skills required to play your part in changing minds , shaping policy and fighting inequality .
Example placements
● Ministry of Defence
● House of Commons
● National Museum of the Royal Navy
Example topics
● Analysing politics : Britain and beyond
● British political leadership
● Global environmental issues and concerns
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● Ideology and politics
● Politics and policy in action
● Autocracy and democracy
Course highlights
● Learn from staff at our Centre for European and International Studies Research ( CEISR ), whose research directly impacts government policy
● Tailor your degree by choosing optional modules that match your interests and career ambitions , from gender in politics , to radicalisation and the rise of the far-right
● Attend events and talks led by people working in local , national and international government ( including current MPs and staff from the US Department of Defense ), and political journalism
● Go on fieldtrips to locations such as the Houses of Parliament
● Take part in a simulated ‘ academic conference ’, where you ’ ll present a paper that will be discussed with your peers
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‘ The lecturers were great and made the university experience what it was . The curriculum was varied and they really knew how to push you to achieve great things .'
Antony Innes
Graduates in work and / or further study 100 %
HESA Graduate Outcomes survey 2018 / 19
● Organise your own political campaign in year 2
● Opportunity to study abroad
Future opportunities
The knowledge you gain on this course , coupled with the communication , research , critical thinking and analysis skills you learn , means you ' ll have lots of career options when you graduate .
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BA ( Hons ) Applied Languages
Find out more about BA ( Hons ) Applied Languages on page 117 .
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BA ( Hons ) Applied Languages
UCAS code Q140
Duration 4 years full time with language year abroad
Requirements A level : ABB – BBC . BTEC : Acceptable when combined with other qualifications . Must be with a Modern Foreign Language qualification . Tariff points : 112 – 128 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels , or equivalent .
Combine your language studies with teacher training and school teaching placements by taking the Initial Teacher Training ( ITT ) pathway . If successful , you ' ll save an extra year of study , get a £ 9,000 bursary in your final year of study and gain Qualified Teacher Status ( QTS ), which will enable you to teach languages in secondary schools in England and Wales after you graduate .
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What ' s this course about ?
Transform your passion for learning languages into a professional career . Study how language works , including specialist topics such as linguistics , communication theory and practices , in preparation for professional roles in areas such as translation , interpreting , teaching and working in international business . Choose to study either two languages at advanced level or two languages at different levels . Select from French , German , Spanish , Italian , Mandarin Chinese and / or English as a foreign language
Example placements
In your language year abroad in the third year , you will have a choice of :
● Studying at a partner university
● A work placement in a chosen area – this could be within an NGO or a company
● British Council Teaching Assistant ( BCA )
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Example topics
● Translation / interpreting
● Introduction to teaching
● News , discourse , and media / language and social media
● Intercultural perspectives on communication
● Forensic linguistics / clinical linguistics
● Teaching English to speakers of other languages ( TESOL )
Course highlights
● Study or work abroad in two different countries in your third year where your chosen languages are spoken
● Choose to specialise in one of four areas : translation and interpreting , teaching and education , business and industry , culture and linguistics – or mix and match
● Discover new cultures and gain practical skills through a wide range of activities
● Develop professional translation and interpreting skills through real and simulated work environments
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‘ I love studying languages and I want to be fluent in French and Spanish . My course also offers an Initial Teacher Training pathway , as part of the four-year degree so you can graduate and go straight into a teaching job .’
Kira Jardine
Graduates in work and / or further study 95 %
HESA Graduate Outcomes survey 2018 / 19
Future opportunities
Graduate as a skilled multilinguist , ready to take on roles across a range of fields . There ’ s a growing demand for high-quality translators and interpreters and there ' s also a growing need for intercultural awareness and communication skills in business .
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