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Political Science (British Politics and the State) PGDip

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Tuition GBP 14,850 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,570 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MA
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Birmingham, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Political Science (British Politics and the State) PGDip at University of Birmingham is a MA programme in Social Sciences over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of social sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Political Science (British Politics and the State) PGDip programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: GBP 14,850 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,570 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Political Science (British Politics and the State) PGDip programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:

  1. Policy Analyst
  2. NGO Programme Manager
  3. Researcher
  4. Social Worker
  5. Diplomat
  6. Development Consultant

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. 40 credits - Governing Britain Since 1918
  2. 60 credits - Dissertation MA students to submit a 13,500 word dissertation (not applicable to Diploma Students)
  3. 20 credits - Contemporary Themes and Issues in British Politics
  4. 20 credits - Democracy, Power and Citizenship
  5. 40 credits - Globalisation and Governance
  6. 40 credits - International Political Economy
  7. 20 credits - Politics and the State
  8. 20 credits - Contemporary Themes and Issues in British Politics
  9. 20 credits - Critical Approaches to Development (IDD)
  10. 20 credits - Democracy, Power and Citizenship
  11. 20 credits - Development Politics (IDD)
  12. 20 credits - Developments in Contemporary Political Analysis
  13. 20 credits - Ethical Dimensions of terrorism, Political Violence and War
  14. 20 credits - Global Ethics 1
  15. 20 credits - Global Ethics 2
  16. 40 credits - Globalisation and Governance
  17. 40 credits - International Political Economy
  18. 20 credits - Politics and the State
  19. 20 credits - Revolution and Enlightenment (Political Ideas A)
  20. 20 credits - Social Theory and Critique: Contested Knowledge
  21. 20 credits - Social Theory: From Marxism to Post Marxism
  22. 20 credits - Terrorism and Political Violence
  23. 20 credits - Terrorism and Contemporary Conflict
  24. 20 credits - Theory and Ethics of Terrorism and Political Violence
  25. 20 credits - Totalitarianism and the State (Political Ideas B)
  26. 20 credits - Migration, Superdiversity, Policy and Practice (IAAS)
  27. 20 credits - Globalisation, International Migration and Citizenship (IASS)

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

For the MA programme you require a good Honours degree or its equivalent.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 14,850 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,570 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 14,850 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,570 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Birmingham directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

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  • Start Date in 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months
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