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Political Science (British Politics and The State), Postgraduate Diploma, University of Birmingham

the United Kingdom

University of Birmingham

Study options for this course

The award How you will study Study duration Course start Domestic course fees International course fees
Postgraduate DiplomaFull-time1 yearSeptemberGBP 4860 per yearGBP 10920 per year
Postgraduate DiplomaPart-time2 yearsSeptemberGBP 2430 per year-

About Political Science (British Politics and The State), Postgraduate Diploma - at University of Birmingham

This programme offers students an understanding of British politics based on theoretical, empirical and historical analysis of the development of the British state since 1900. Drawing on extensive staff expertise in the area of British political economy, and offering students a range of options to complement their core studies of British Politics and the State, it provides excellent preparation for further academic research or a career in government, a range of related private-sector areas, and many kinds of non-governmental organisations. Issues and topics examined include: The development of the British state, Inner workings of the Treasury and other key UK institutions, Power and process in Parliament, Ideology and forms of rule and The future of British politics and the national form of the state.

Entry requirements

Students need to have an IELTS score of 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band.

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