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University of Wales Trinity Saint David| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA | Full-time | 3 years | find out | GBP 9000 per year | GBP 14900 per year |
Course Overview
This degree programme is the foundation for anyone who is interested in understanding the environments around them and the ways in which the world and communities can sustain themselves for future generations.
The BA Political Ecology is a unique and topical degree programme that is extremely relevant in 21st century. Globalisation, population growth and climate change are all concerns that impact upon societies and we need knowledgable, well-informed individuals to address these issues that are facing us and future generations.
Students on this degree scheme will consider these environmental issues and ways in which they can be resolved. By graduation, students will have a comprehensive understanding of environmental issues in relation to politics, society, culture, and economics, and will have the confidence and skill set to move into the working world and put into practice their theories.
Students will draw from the expertise within the well-established philosophy & ethics and anthropology departments, as well as the staff whose research lies in environmental and ecological developments and challenges.
To find out more about the course and the Lampeter campus, we have Open Days and Visit Days throughout the year. There is the opportunity to meet the staff, explore the campus, and get further insight into the degree programme. Click here for a list of the dates and to book.
Key Features
Modules
Course Tutor(s)
Assessment
Assessments will vary from module to module to ensure that students are able to improve, develop, and practise a broad range of skills. Students may be assessed through essays, group projects, presentations, portfolios, reviews or exams.
Career Opportunities
Students who graduate with BA Political Ecology will have an extensive range of skills that is beneficial in many careers. For example, students will have a better understanding of political, social and economic structures; their function, their impact, and ultimately the ways in which people can make a difference to their environment, on a local and global level.
The unique nature of the couse will also help our graduates distinguish themselves in the career marketplace, in whichever career they choose.
Typical career paths graduates will consider are within the political, environmental or economic sector.
Further Information
BA Political Ecology is now open to recruitment for the academic year 2017-18, subject to validation. As students submit their applications for their course so they will be contacted by our admissions team and invited to a student experience weekend or sent any additional information as requested.
Applicants will also be contacted by the Programme Director ([email protected]) with updates of any new books and articles of interest, relevant news from across the world, updates on staff activities and research, new appointments, useful web and social media sites and any other developments relating to the programme.
If there are any changes to the form or style of the programme, as a result perhaps of validation, applicants will be informed as quickly as possible. Similarly should a particular programme not recruit to number, applicants will be contacted in a timely fashion (the end of January) to ensure they can apply for a similar course within the set UCAS timeframe.
Tuition Fees
Annual tuition fees for entry in the academic year 2017/18 are as follows:
UK/EU: £9,000
International: £14,900
Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3% for International students and at the capped fee rate as set by the UK Government for UK/EU students.
You can find further information on fees and how to pay on our Student Finance pages.
You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's Bursaries and Scholarships page
Entry Criteria
Grades are important; however, our offers are not solely based on academic results. We are interested in creative people that demonstrate a strong commitment to their chosen subject area and therefore we welcome applications from individuals from a wide range of backgrounds. To assess student suitability for their chosen course we normally arrange interviews for all applicants at which your skills, achievements and life experience will be considered as well as your qualifications.
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