Postgraduate Diploma in Politics in Birmingham United Kingdom | University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham | Birmingham United Kingdom
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Qualification
Graduate Diploma
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 16,080
(c. USD21,534.5)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

Your studies will begin with two foundational core modules: Doing Political Research and Varieties of Politics, which establish essential frameworks for political analysis. You'll then customize your academic journey by choosing four elective modules from an extensive selection, allowing you to focus on specific political interests or explore diverse aspects of the discipline. This adaptable structure caters equally to students with broad political curiosities and those pursuing specialized study paths.

As a Politics Master's student, you'll gain access to numerous academic events and research communities. You'll join specialized groups covering areas like British Politics, Asian Politics, Middle Eastern Studies, European Affairs, Political Economy, and Electoral Systems. These interdisciplinary forums bring together faculty members and graduate researchers for regular discussions on current projects, recent scholarship, and the organization of academic events featuring guest experts.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

For the MA programme you require a good Honours degree or its equivalent. For those whose first language is not English, an IELTS Certificate is required.

IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band
TOEFL: 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 20 in Listening, 22 in Speaking and 21 in Writing

Cambridge English (exams taken from 2015): Advanced minimum overall score of 176, with no less than 169 in any component

Tuition GBP 16,080

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