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Politics

  • Master of Arts (with Honours)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 21 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

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.

Modules

Course Modules

<a href="https://www.dundee.ac.uk/undergraduate/politics/teaching-and-assessment">Modules can be viewed on the course webpage at dundee.ac.uk</a>

Assessment method

<a href="https://www.dundee.ac.uk/undergraduate/politics/teaching-and-assessment">Assessment methods can be viewed on the course webpage at dundee.ac.uk</a>

Ways to study this course

Campuses

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Study options

  • Master of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 21 September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
L200
Institution code:
D65
Campus name:
Main Site
Points of Entry:
Year 1, 2

How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
L200
Institution code:
D65
Campus name:
Main Site

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

Open days

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
CCD

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

Scottish HNC
Pass

A relevant HNC with C in the Graded Unit

Scottish HND
Pass

A relevant HND with BB in the Graded Units

Scottish Higher
BBBC

Access to HE Diploma
Distinction: 15 Merit: 15 Pass: 15

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 28

28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMM

A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma with MMM

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3H3H3H3

Entry requirements for students joining after Year 1: https://www.dundee.ac.uk/undergraduate/politics/entry-requirements https://www.dundee.ac.uk/undergraduate/politics/entry-requirements

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level CCD

Scottish Higher BBCC

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Offer: 26

28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) MMP

A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma with MMM

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) H3H3H3H4

English language requirements

You can find details of our specific IELTS English language requirements and other accepted English language qualifications on the individual course webpages on the University website. English language tests should be no more than two years old on the start date of your chosen course. All results will be verified online.https://www.dundee.ac.uk/guides/english-language-requirements

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

Achieving a strong set of qualifications is key to earning a place at the University. We understand grades are influenced by things outside your control, such as the impact of deprivation where you live. That’s why each year we look at each student's application in detail including circumstances outside of your control that may have impacted your potential.

Learn more on the University of Dundee website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Not available

Historical entry grades data is not currently available for University of Dundee - we are working with them to try and make it available soon - learn more.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland, EU & InternationalTBC

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Tuition fees for 2027/8 are yet to be confirmed.

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