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Leeds Beckett University - City Campus,
Woodhouse Lane,
LS1 3HE
Undergraduate BA (Hons)
Critically explore politics and some of the most pressing issues facing us today. You’ll have the opportunity to enhance your studies with fantastic placements.
You’ll choose a pathway to study*:
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:
*You can apply to study the single honours degree or one of the combined awards listed. You’ll be able to apply direct to UCAS for the combined awards using the UCAS codes provided.
BA (Hons) Politics with Global Development (UCAS code L208)
BA (Hons) Politics with International Relations (UCAS code L201)
BA (Hons) Politics with Human Rights (UCAS code L203)
Immersive learning
With our range of politics events, volunteering options, study abroad opportunities, and guest speakers, you’ll be able to immerse yourself in a rich learning and practical environment that will fully prepare you for the career you choose.
Volunteering
You’ll undertake a volunteering placement of your choosing as part of our Active Citizenship module, helping those in need - whether it's helping refugees learn English, working at a food bank or teaching in a foreign country.
Hands-on study
You’ll have the opportunity to design a mock project targeted at a non-government organisation. You’ll practise lobbying your ideas during a test interview, enhancing your employability skills. Previous students have explored ways to limit the problems of globalisation.
Research expertise
All of our course team are research-active, working around the world for the development of society. Many carry out government-funded research and help to advise the EU on policy. These links will help ensure your course content is applicable to the wider world and could help if you are writing a project or research proposals for international organisations.
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