Politics MA (Hons) at University of Dundee

Programme overview

An MA in which students study politics, from UK public policy to Russia, the Middle East and human rights, alongside subjects such as history, film, psychology, philosophy, business, economics and languages. Students specialise at Levels 3 and 4.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences | Duration: 4 or 3 years | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Politics confronts the big issues affecting societies worldwide; students study politics alongside other subjects, with optional modules on Russian, Irish and Middle Eastern politics, nations and nationalism, political theories, and human rights and humanitarian intervention.

Career pathways

Graduates are described as flexible thinkers able to move into a wide range of careers.

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Entry requirements

Level 1 entry (four-year route): A-level CCC (widening access CCD); BTEC relevant Extended Diploma MMM; Scottish Highers BBBC (widening access BBCC); HNC with C in the Graded Unit and 96 SCQF credits; IB Diploma 28 points including 5, 5, 4 at Higher Level. Level 2 entry (three-year route): A-level BBC; BTEC Extended Diploma DMM; Advanced Higher BB plus Higher BB; HNC with B in the Graded Unit and 120 SCQF credits; IB Diploma 30 points including 5, 5, 4 at Higher Level. International applicants: IELTS Academic overall 6.0 (writing 6.0; listening, reading and speaking 5.5 each).

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 or 3 years

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