BA (Hons) Politics at Manchester Metropolitan University

Programme overview

Want to understand the forces shaping today's world, and learn how to influence them? Studying BA (Hons) Politics at Manchester Met gives you the knowledge and skills to make sense of global events, drive change, and be part of the conversations that matter. You'll explore power, policy, and political ideas - from international relations and digital politics, to environmentalism and climate change.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities | Department: School of History, Politics and Philosophy | Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with placement/overseas study | Study mode: full-time, placement year available | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

BA (Hons) Politics teaches you to understand power and learn how to use it to shape the future. Politics is the study of influence between individuals, communities, and nations, and Manchester is one of the best places to explore it. Year 1 core: Global Chronicles: the Making of the International Order, Changing Nature: Perspectives from History, Philosophy and Politics, Political Debates and Ideologies, The Making of Modern Britain: Political Culture and Society. Year 2 core: Modern Political Thought, Applied Research Methods for Politics and International Relations, Fit for the Future; options: Comparative and Regional Politics, Social and Public Policy, Global Political Thought, The Power of Protest and Popular Culture, Gender, Race and Sexuality, Critical Perspectives on War and Security. Year 3 core: Politics Independent project, Global Political Order and Disorder; options: Transatlantic Foreign Policy, Public and Social Policy Analysis, Postcolonial Perspectives: Decolonising Narratives, EU In Turmoil, Information and Security, The Politics of Climate Change and Sustainability, Critical Political Thought.

Career pathways

Graduates of BA (Hons) Politics possess a number of transferable skills that make them suitable for careers in a wide range of roles and sectors including: Civil service. Armed Forces Intelligence Corps.

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Entry requirements

GCE A levels - grades BCC or equivalent. Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade DMM. Access to HE Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum 106 UCAS Tariff points. UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - grade of Merit overall. OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DMM. T level - We welcome applications from students undertaking T level qualifications. Eligible applicants will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of Merit as a condition of offer. IB Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum overall score of 26 or minimum 104 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects. Other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to GCE A level are also considered. A maximum of three A level-equivalent qualifications will be accepted towards meeting the UCAS tariff requirement. AS levels, or qualifications equivalent to AS level, are not accepted. The Extended Project qualification (EPQ) may be accepted towards entry, in conjunction with two A-level equivalent qualifications. Please contact the University directly if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum entry requirements for the course. GCSE grade C/4 in English Language or equivalent, e.g. Pass in Level 2 Functional Skills English. IB: IB Diploma with minimum 26 points overall or 104 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English. IELTS: 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of course start date.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Standard UK and Channel Islands full-time fee for 2027/28 as stated on the course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with placement/overseas study

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com

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