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The BA in Politics and Portuguese allows you to examine global political systems while developing a cross-cultural outlook highly valued in today's interconnected academic and professional landscape. This interdisciplinary program, offered collaboratively by the School of Social Sciences and the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures, provides adaptable learning with a mix of mandatory politics modules and elective courses in your selected language and cultural studies. Beyond achieving linguistic proficiency, you'll investigate the rich cultural heritage, social structures, historical developments, political systems, and literary traditions of Portuguese-speaking nations. This comprehensive approach cultivates intercultural competence and communication abilities - key skills sought after by modern employers. The program features outstanding instruction, robust student support services, and state-of-the-art learning resources, all set within Manchester's dynamic, multicultural environment, recognized as Western Europe's most linguistically diverse urban center. Overseas study opportunities at partner institutions and professional settings in Portuguese-speaking regions provide transformative experiences that enhance both personal growth and career prospects.