Search
Politics – (B.A.)
University of Greenwich
School of Humanities and Social Sciences| Application Deadline: | January 15 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 3,964 - ≈ € 10,512 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | London / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 36 months | Start Date: | September |
| Educational Form: |
| ||
| Education Variants: |
| ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Greenwich
We are all affected by politics. Many of us play an active role in politics and a few people make politics a career, but some may have a different approach - they want to know how politics works. Why do people vote the way they do? What is the difference between New Labour and Old Labour? How is the US political system different from the British? What do words such as "democracy", "power", "freedom", "rights" and "liberty" mean? Questions like these and other issues within international and comparative politics, government, citizenship and political theory/philosophy are covered in this degree.
In the final year, students may be offered a work placement in regional or local politics, or within one of the many interest and pressure groups based in London, or even in the House of Commons. Reflecting critically on this experience forms a part of the assessment.
Aims of the programme
* To offer students a range of courses which provides an appropriate introduction for their programme in politics, and which then, dependent on their programme, allows them to follow up to four of the main strands within the academic discipline of politics: international politics; comparative politics; government and citizenship; and political theory
* To offer students the opportunity to develop skills that are useful in the political arena, as well as academic knowledge of the discipline of politics
Contents
Year 1
* Politics of Conflict Resolution: Oedipus to Star Wars
* Headlines in History
* Two options from: A Tale of two Cities; Inequality and Social Change; How to Argue; Course from another discipline; Modern Language
Year 2
* Key Thinkers in the History of Political Thought
* The State and Politics in the United Kingdom
* Two options from: Politics of European Integration; Political Systems: American & Russian Politics; Environment Politics and the Mass Media; Course from another discipline; Modern Language
Year 3
* Political Conspiracies, Corruption and Sleaze
* Contemporary Political Philosophy
* Two options from: Theoretical perspectives in International Politics; International Organizations: Politics & Policy-Making; Language, Culture, Europe and Beyond; Britain in the International Context; Post-Colonialism and The Coming Community; A course from another discipline; Modern Language; Placement OR Dissertation
Assessment
Students are assessed through coursework, dissertation, seminar presentations and exams.
Attendance
3 years full-time / 6 years part-time
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Applicants should have:
240 UCAS points.
200 FROM at least two A-levels
OR a relevant vocational qualification
PLUS at least three GCSEs at grade C or above (including English and mathematics) or equivalent qualifications.
Language skills
If English is not your first language, you will need to provide proof of your fluency in English before you can begin a programme. The main systems for measuring this are IELTS with a minimum score of 6.0 for degree programmes or TOEFL with a minimum score of 550 for degree programmes. Recently the TOEFL computer-based test has been abolished to make way for the introduction of the Internet-based test, gradually eliminating the traditional paper-based method. Other qualifications may be satisfactory. We can tell you what is acceptable.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | High School diploma |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 550 |
Accreditation
Many of our programmes are accredited by relevant professional bodies, and Schools are proud of their strong links with professions and industry. Such strong links with employers, plus research and investment in facilities ensure that our programmes reflect the needs of industry.
Ask a Question
You can contact International Office to ask a question about Politics at University of Greenwich.
Relevant Links
Contact
Contact University of Greenwich
Using the form on this page, you can directly ask questions to the contactpersons at the university.
Fill out your contact information and message. The information you fill out in this form will be sent directly to the university. They will reply to you on the e-mail address you provide here.
Explain your academic background in the message; the more sophisticated your e-mail, the better the answer.
BachelorsPortal.eu cannot take any responsibility for the answering of contacts or for the content of their replies.
BachelorsPortal.eu - Finds the Bachelors for you!