

University of Dundee
Politics
Study detals
: Bachelor's degree : MA(Hons) Politics : Full time : 36 MonthRequirements
English language requirements
IELTS Academic
- Overall 6.0
- Writing 6.0
- Listening 5.5
- Reading 5.5
- Speaking 5.5
We also accept other English language qualifications. (TOEFEL iBT, Trinity ISE, LANGUAGECERT Academic..)
Don’t meet the English language requirements?
Pre-sessional English for international students. If you hold a conditional offer and have not yet met the English entry requirements for a degree course at the University, we can help you with our pre-sessional English courses.
Study for 4 years (start at Level 1)
The essential subjects are Mathematics + another science (Information Technology, Chemistry, Biology, Human Biology, Physics, or Computing Science) - A-level, GCE CCC
Study for 3 years (start at Level 2)
The essential subjects are Mathematics + another Science (Information Technology, Chemistry, Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Psychology or Computing Science) - A-level, GCE ABB
IB (International Baccalaureate) diploma
Study for 4 years (start at Level 1) - 28 points, including 5, 5, 4 at higher level
Essential subject: Mathematics at Higher Level
Study for 3 years (start at Level 2) - 32 points, including 6, 5, 5 at higher level
Essential subject: Mathematics at Higher Level
Speciality
International College Dundee
If you do not meet our academic grade requirements for your chosen course, we can offer you an alternative route to begin your studies. Our international incorporated degrees will develop your subject knowledge, academic English and university level study skills.
Pathways Available - International Stage One
Tuition fees for International students will increase by no more than 5% per year for the length of your course.
Additional information
Degree Overview
Politics confronts the big issues that affect societies the world over. You’ll get an overview of the British political system as well as examining some of the most complex problems faced by humanity and the ideas that underpin them. The MA degree means you study Politics alongside other subjects from History to Geography, languages to Psychology. At Levels 3 and 4 you will be able to specialise.
During your Politics degree you’ll develop the ability to think critically about outcomes and learn how to locate, analyse, and compare information to support or challenge those outcomes.
We are a small and friendly department, but you can choose from a diverse range of subjects with very few compulsory modules. Each lecturer focuses on teaching specialist areas in which they have an established track record of research.
Our current teaching includes optional modules on Russian, Irish, and Middle Eastern politics, nations and nationalism, political theories, and on human rights and humanitarian intervention. Topics such as illegal drugs, gender and sexuality, environmental sustainability, and surveillance are also covered.
Our graduates are confident, flexible thinkers who have the ability to apply their skills to a very wide range of potential careers.
Study Reasons
While you may not become a politician (though many of our students over the years have: as MPs, MSPs and MEPs), your degree will open up a range of opportunities in both the private and public sectors.
The skills - personal, verbal and written - that you will acquire can be easily transferred to many walks of life.
Opportunities will open up in a range of private and public sector positions. In addition to this, this course will allow you to proceed towards becoming a politician such as an MP and MSP.