BA (Hons) Politics at Leeds Beckett University

Programme overview

Challenge the ways of the world on our politics degree. Explore global issues, shape debates, and gain experience via placements, volunteering, and projects. Politics shapes every aspect of our lives, from climate action and migration to human rights, global conflict, the crisis of capitalism, and the future of democracy.

Faculty: School of Humanities and Social Sciences | Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: 20 Sep 2027 | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Politics, Ethics & Justice, Political Movements & Ideologies, World Politics, Introduction to Political Economy, Introduction to Governance. Year 2 core modules: Active Citizenship (all pathways), Global Inequalities (all pathways), Decolonising Politics (Politics), Britain in the World (Politics / International Relations pathway), Environment & World Politics (International Relations pathway), International Human Rights (Human Rights pathway), Slavery & Unfree Labour (Human Rights pathway), Britain in the World. Year 2 options include Environment & World Politics, International Human Rights, Peacebuilding & Conflict Resolution, Political Economy of Development, State & Power, Understanding Security. Year 3 core modules: Dissertation (all pathways), Governing Globalisation (all pathways), Policy Making, Or, Making Sense of British Politics, Resist! Confronting State Harm (Human Rights pathway). Year 3 options include Rethinking Diplomacy (International Relations pathway), Advanced Surveillance, International Peacekeeping, International Political Economy, Non-Violent Resistance, Resist! Confronting State Harm.

Career pathways

A degree in politics can open doors across the public, private, and voluntary sectors. You’ll graduate with highly transferable skills in research, communication, critical thinking, analysis, and problem-solving, preparing you for careers where understanding people, policy, and power matters. Roles include Civil servant, Public affairs consultant, Political aide, Journalist, Policy researcher, Campaigns officer.

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Entry requirements

104-112 points required UCAS Tariff Points: 104-112 points required. (Minimum 64-72 from two A Levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies). GCSEs GCSE English Language at Grade 4 or above (Grade C for GCSEs taken before 2017) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy are accepted in place of GCSEs. Access to HE Diploma Pass overall with a minimum of 104-112 UCAS tariff points. T Levels Pass overall with a minimum of 104-112 UCAS tariff points, including a C or above on the core. Scottish Awards 104-112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 4 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade B or above. Irish Leaving Certificate 104-112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 subjects at higher level of which at least 3 must be grade H3 or above. International baccalaureate 104-112 UCAS tariff points or a score of 28 from the IB diploma. This should include a minimum of 3 Highers with 2 at grade H5 or above IELTS IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £10050. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,345 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £17345. Source

Intake: 20 Sep 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/search/results?SearchText=Leeds+Beckett+University+Politics&filters=Destination_Undergraduate&studyYear=2027

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