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BA (Hons) Politics and Social Policy
University of Wolverhampton - Wolverhampton Campus Wolverhampton , West Midlands
  • Duration: 6 Semester
  • Degree Name: BA (Hons) Politics and Social Policy
  • Discipline Social and Behavioral Sciences
  • Program Level: Bachelor's Degree
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Special Admission Requirements
  • Min IELTS overall: 6.0 (Min Reading: 5.5 , Min Writing: 5.5 , Min Listening: 5.5 , Min Speaking: 5.5 )
Overview

This wide-ranging and work-focused course provides an interdisciplinary study of Politics and Social Policy. Students will engage in debates around what we mean by a socially fair and just society, and the policies a government should pursue to achieve one. The degree will also help to explain important global phenomenon including recent events like the war on terror and the impact of the international economic crisis The degree will allow students to develop an understanding of contemporary social problems, such as poverty, inequalities in health, and underachievement in schools and the policies in place to address these issues. Alongside this students will investigate the institutions, processes and procedures through which interests are expressed, the theories we use in understanding political activity, and the factors motivating and legitimising it. Teaching and learning is designed to support digital literacy. Students will acquire the skills necessary to gather evidence and apply theories to a range of social and political issues. Students are encouraged to share knowledge and be enterprising with their ideas. Global comparative perspectives are incorporated in the degree providing students with the opportunity to learn about society and politics in other countries.

Financials
Description Sub Total
Avg Application Fee $0
Avg Cost of Tuition/Year $13450
Avg Yearly Cost of Living $12000
Estimated Other school expenses and fees $0
Estimated Total/Year $25450.00
Study and Work in Canada

Full-time undergraduate and post-graduate international students can work anywhere on or off campus without a work permit. The rules around the number of hours a student will be allowed to work may vary based on the country the student chooses to study in. International students are typically able to work up to 20 hours a week.

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