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Politics with Human Rights BA (Hons)

Leeds Beckett University

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Leeds Beckett University

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    City Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Critically explore politics and some of the most pressing issues facing us today. Youll have the opportunity to enhance your studies with fantastic placements.

As part of your course, youll:

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

Teaching & Learning

Independent study is a crucial part of learning at university and you will be required to undertake many hours of self-directed research and reading, and preparation and writing of assessments. Your course is delivered through a number of modules, which will help you to plan your time and establish a study routine. Outside of your lectures, workshops and tutorials, a range of support is available to assist with your independent study. Our subject-specific librarians will be on hand to direct you to the specialist learning and study-skill resources. Youll also be assigned an academic advisor to give you tailored feedback and support.

Career Prospects

A degree in politics can take you and your career in lots of different directions. You could work in education, policy research or campaigning. With vital skills in research analysis, critical thinking, communication and teamworking, you could secure employment in the civil service, in the media or with charitable organisations. You could also take your studies further by selecting a course from our range of postgraduate programmes. We offer masters in Peace & Development, International Human Rights Practice and International Relations.

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 16,350per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

Entry requirements

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

UCAS Points

UCAS Points : 112

Minimum 72 from two A Levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies.

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University information

Leeds Beckett University

Leeds Beckett University

Leeds Beckett University

  • University League Table

    75th

  • Campus address

    Leeds Beckett University, City Campus, Leeds, Leeds, LS1 3HE, England

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Leeds Beckett is a global university, with an alumni community of over 250,000 people based in 166 countries around the world.
LBU degrees are available to study in-country in Botswana, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Mauritius, Nepal, Singapore and Vietnam.
International students can apply for scholarships and receive in-country application support in China, India, Indonesia, Nigeria, Qatar, and Vietnam.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Law

    70th out of 109 1

    65th out of 79 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 221
    122 55%

    64th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    69.0 69%

    78th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.17 79%

    20th

    53

  • Entry standards

    / Max 215
    105 49%

    69th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    59.0 59%

    70th

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.20 80%

    20th

    3

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