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Qualification
MA - Master of Arts
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Location
Coventry University
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
01-MAY-25
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Duration
1 year
Course summary
Overview
The MA Politics course is designed to give students insight into the ideas, individuals and institutions that shape our world.
The course examines the most pressing issues facing us today including democracy and populism, gender and social change, terrorism and international security. Students are invited to apply theory to real-world events to better understand their own environment and the nature of the global order. Students are given insights into the perspectives and motivations of policy and decision makers, as well as the impact of policy on individuals, communities, social movements and states.
Course information
The study of Politics is the study of power: who has it, how they got it, how they use it and how it can be controlled and held accountable.
The MA Politics course examines the most pressing issues facing us today including democracy and populism, gender and social change, terrorism and international security. Students are invited to apply theory to real-world events to better understand their own environment and the nature of the global order. Students are given insights into the perspectives and motivations of policy and decision makers, as well as the impact of policy on individuals, communities, social movements and states.
Career prospects
Graduates in Politics develop advanced critical and analytical skills, the ability to make judgements under conditions of uncertainty and inter-cultural awareness. These skills are transferable to a wide range of career paths including government and civil service, diplomacy and foreign service, campaigning and advocacy, social research, journalism and media, public services, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), international organisations, the culture industry and education.
Tuition fees
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£ 16,950per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information

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University League Table
67th
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Campus address
Coventry University, Priory Street, Coventry, Warwickshire, CV1 5FB, England
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
69th out of 79 3
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Entry standards
/ Max 215117 55%55th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10062.0 62%67th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.30 83%8th
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