Politics studies the theory and practice of how societies are governed.
How do our political institutions create collective rules? Who has the power to make these rules, and what are the consequences of political decisions? What is the nature of a just society, and how do we get there?
Drawing on the expertise of leading academics and researchers in the field, you will explore the origins and present-day contexts of societal conflicts about power, participation, and resources.
You will not only study the processes of governance at the local, national, and ...
Politics studies the theory and practice of how societies are governed.<br/><br/>How do our political institutions create collective rules? Who has the power to make these rules, and what are the consequences of political decisions? What is the nature of a just society, and how do we get there?<br/><br/>Drawing on the expertise of leading academics and researchers in the field, you will explore the origins and present-day contexts of societal conflicts about power, participation, and resources.<br/><br/>You will not only study the processes of governance at the local, national, and international level, but also the morality of political action, and the limits of freedom and justice.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
08/09/2025
Campus
Central area campus
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
L200
Institution Code
E56
Points of Entry
Year 1
Not Accepted
A,A,A,A
AAAA (achievement by end of S5 preferred). BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S5. Required subjects: Highers: no specific Higher subjects required. National 5s: English at C.
39
39 points with 666 at HL. Required subjects: HL: no specific subjects required. SL: English at 5.
A*,A,A
Required subjects: A Levels: no specific A Level subjects required. GCSEs: English at C or 4.
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Scotland | £1,820 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £28,000 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |