The Policy, Politics, and Economics BA 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.
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 with a minimum of 32 points overall to include English. Standard English language requirements apply. | 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)
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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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