The BA Policy, Politics and Economics with Year Abroad, at Birmingham, equips you with the knowledge to understand and shape the world. By blending policy analysis, political theory, and economic insights, you’ll be prepared to tackle global challenges and drive change. This course offers a unique interdisciplinary approach, combining critical thinking and real-world applications. You’ll gain the skills to influence policy, navigate complex political landscapes, and contribute to solving the economic challenges shaping societies globally. Reasons to study this course: - World-Class Expertise: Learn from leading academics in a top research-intensive university. - Real-World Impact: Tackle pressing global challenges like inequality, health, and education through a dynamic curriculum. - Interdisciplinary Learning: Combine insights from social policy, politics and economics to tackle pressing societal challenges. - Study Abroad: Embark on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth while boosting your career prospects after graduation. With over 300 global partners, explore where your University of Birmingham experience can take you.
A Level: AAB | Required subjects and grades: GCSE Maths Grade 7/A General Studies: Accepted | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: 32 UCAS points | 6,6,5 at Higher Level to include English with a minimum of 32 points overall. | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) | BTEC Extended Diploma, Diploma and Subsidiary Diploma are all accepted but subjects are considered on a case by case basis - contact us for further guidance. | Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015) | Accepted in place of a non-required A level with the equivalent grade. | Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal | Accepted in place of A levels with the following grade equivalencies: D2 = A*; D3 = A; M2 = B. Combinations of A levels and Principle subjects are accepted. NB required subjects must be offered (see A level Section)
For a full list of modules and a module descriptions, please visit course page on our website. https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/social-policy/policy-politics-economics-year-abroad.aspx
The University will charge the maximum approved tuition fee per year. For the 2027 year of entry, we expect that the tuition fee for your first year of study will be £10,050. If Parliament agrees on an increase in tuition fees, the University will increase fees for each year of study normally in line with these changes and will communicate any change in the fees to you without delay. For details of the annual tuition fee for International Students please see the course web page listed in the 'course details' section above. If you are made an offer to study by the University, the yearly tuition fee will be stated in your offer letter. — 2027 provisional
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