Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Politics

Leeds Beckett University - City Campus

UK,England

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36 Months

Duration

CAD 16,000/year

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CAD 0 FREE

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UK, England

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1992

Total Students: 23,280 +

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City Campus Leeds United Kingdom LS1 3HE

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Politics

Program Overview

Critically explore divisive political issues such as the 2017 snap general election, Brexit and the Donald Trump US Presidency.

As part of your course, you’ll:

  • Examine politics as a human activity with a local, national and global outlook
  • Study the ideas, ideologies, policies and institutions that form the foundations of modern politics
  • Understand complex policy issues and advocate solutions to problems
  • Evaluate the nature and distribution of power systems, processes and institutions of governance
  • Analyse different interpretations of political events and issues, synthesising relevant information, exercising critical judgement and constructing reasoned arguments
  • Analyse pressing issues facing us today, such as climate change, human rights, migration and the crisis of capitalism
  • Explore how the role of the state, international power relations, ethics, and political movements and ideologies such as Marxism have profound implications for the organisation of our society
  • Undertake a volunteering placement giving you work experience in the field
  • Blend critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills