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PGDip

University of Birmingham

PGDip Politics

Name: PGDip Politics
Price: £7267 GBP

UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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Full time | University of Birmingham | 1 year | SEP-26

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-26

Key information
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Qualification type

Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip

Subject areas

Politics

Course Summary

In this course you explore key political controversies from diverse perspectives to understand and explain global phenomena. Engage with leading experts, tailor the course to your interests and deepen your understand of Politics. Benefit from a global network of peers and mentors, preparing you for significant roles in government, NGOs, and international organisations, where you can make a meaningful impact. Choose from an extensive range of optional modules to tailor your studies Study in a supportive environment with research-active political scientists Be a part of one of more of the research groups e.g. British Politics, Asian Politics, Middle East Politics, European Studies, Political Economy, and Parties, Voters and Elections Participate in a range of intellectual and social events alongside your programme Teaching will utilise a range of learning methods, including lectures, seminars, tutorials and workshops. Lectures: Academics give organised talks to large groups of students who take notes, less interactive. Seminars: Small group sessions designed to complement lectures and are generally more informal in nature. They give you the chance to discuss issues with fellow students and allow for more interaction than a traditional lecture.

Modules

Developments in Contemporary Political Analysis (20 Credits) - Core

The discipline of Political Science, including International Relations and International Political Economy, is an essentially contested field, characterised by a plurality of approaches to analysing politics and political change, whether at the local, national or international level.

Dissertation (60 Credits) - Core

Varieties of Politics: the comparative politics of parties, institutions and regimes (20 Credits) - Core

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Course fees for UK students

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£7,267

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Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£18,133

Entry requirements

Students are required to hold a 2:1 Honours Degree or an equivalent qualification.

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The University of Birmingham - part of the prestigious Russell Group of universities in the UK – has been helping to develop the next generation of leaders, push boundaries of innovation and challenge existing thinking for over 100 years. The university has a vibrant and diverse community of students, with over 10,000 international students coming to the city from over 120 countries. Over 40% of students are working on a postgraduate...more

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