Politics
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Key Facts
L203-
UCAS Tariff
120 - 96
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Course duration
3 years
Further details on entry requirements
Apply NowStudying Politics in the Department of International Politics at Aberystwyth University will develop your understanding of political regimes and systems, political actors and governments, and processes of political decision-making. You will learn about key political concepts and how they are contested in contemporary politics: power, democracy, freedom, inequality, rights, citizenship, representation and legitimacy.
You will study modules that will introduce you to current political debates such as the future of the UK after Brexit, dilemmas of modern migration, the rise of populist nationalism, and the future of democracy. The exploration of different political forces and relationships will draw on examples from the practice of politics in different parts of the world, and you can therefore develop your knowledge of politics in the UK, Europe, North and Latin America, Russia and Asia.
Course Overview
Modules September start - 2024
Please note: The modules listed below are those currently intended for delivery during the next academic year and may be subject to change. They are included here to give an indication of how the course is structured.
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Exploring the International 1: Central Concepts and Core Skills * | IP12420 | 20 |
Politics in the 21st Century | IP12920 | 20 |
Options
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Behind the Headlines | IP12620 | 20 |
Globalization and Global Development | IP12520 | 20 |
The Making of the Modern World: War Peace and Revolution since 1789 | IP12820 | 20 |
War, Strategy and Intelligence | IP10320 | 20 |
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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People and Power: Understanding Comparative Politics Today | IQ23920 | 20 |
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Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Dissertation * | IP30040 | 40 |
Options
* Also available partially or entirely through the medium of Welsh
Careers
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Typical Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff 120 - 96
A Levels BBB-CCC
GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4):
English or Welsh
BTEC National Diploma:
DDM-MMM
International Baccalaureate:
30-28
European Baccalaureate:
75%-65% overall
English Language Requirements:
See our Undergraduate English Language Requirements for this course. Pre-sessional English Programmes are also available for students who do not meet our English Language Requirements.
Country Specific Entry Requirements:
International students whose qualification is not listed on this page, can check our Country Specific Entry Requirements for further information.
The University welcomes undergraduate applications from students studying the Access to Higher Education Diploma or T-level qualifications, provided that relevant subject content and learning outcomes are met. We are not able to accept Access to Higher Education Diplomas or T-levels as a general qualification for every undergraduate degree course.
Our inclusive admissions policy values breadth as well as depth of study. Applicants are selected on their own individual merits and offers can vary. If you would like to check the eligibility of your qualifications before submitting an application, please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for advice and guidance.