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Politics and Philosophy with Foundation Year BA Hons
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Joseph Barber
16th December 24
International Relations and Politics, BA Hons FullTime
I enjoy my course but there is a lack of contact hours read more
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PPEwithouttheE
15th December 24
Politics and Philosophy, BA Hons FullTime
I personally love my course, but that may be because I particularly enjoy Philosophy and Politics as subjects, but I'd assume that anyone choosing this joint honours, has a similar reason for doing it. I find that the lecturers are all really passionate about what they teach, which might depend on the optional modules you choose, but probably extends to all or at least most of them. For my core philosophy module, I was taken aback by the amount of essays we had to write as coursework, and consequently the percentage of out module grade they were worth, so if you don't like essay writing, I don't believe you would be a huge fan of this course. I chose this University for studying this joint honour course because I loved the choice of modules that were available, and have to say, I still do. It's important to note, that there are also a lot of readings to do, so if you're not a huge fan of reading, this might not be the right course for you (especially politics in terms of workload). read more
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member12126159
6th December 24
Politics, BA Hons FullTime
i love the course and gregory stiles is an excellent lecturer read more
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member12126099
5th December 24
International Relations and Politics, BA Hons FullTime
I am highly satisfied with the quality of the education provided. Nevertheless, I am seeking further clarification regarding the process of engaging a personal tutor. Apart from this minor query, I am very pleased with the overall experience. read more
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member12126099
5th December 24
International Relations and Politics, BA Hons FullTime
I am highly satisfied with the quality of the education provided. Nevertheless, I am seeking further clarification regarding the process of engaging a personal tutor. Apart from this minor query, I am very pleased with the overall experience. read more
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member8123350
7th November 24
History and Politics, BA Hons FullTime
Difficult to judge job prospects this early on into studying, but there are definitely enough career events that make me hopeful for any employability schemes that will take place later in my degree read more
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member4118858
10th October 24
Politics and Sociology, BA Hons FullTime
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member7117251
2nd October 24
Politics and Sociology, BA Hons FullTime
great course - interesting modules read more
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member9107242
23rd April 24
International Relations and Politics, BA Hons FullTime
The fee is too expensive to what we have learned. read more
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member10106534
15th April 24
Economics and Politics, BA Hons FullTime
A very engaging course, with good job prospects read more
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member9102236
27th February 24
International Relations and Politics, BA Hons FullTime
It is good. I can get many new knowledge read more
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member1094837
14th November 23
International Relations and Politics, BA Hons FullTime
非常nice，住在这很方便，环境很好，工作人员很热心，房间里的设施很完善 read more
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member994322
31st October 23
International Relations and Politics with Foundation Year, BA Hons FullTime
The professors were very kind and professional and very patient in answering all our questions and we met a very warm and interesting group of students here read more
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member1091007
12th September 23
Politics, BA Hons FullTime
Good course content, but everything else exceptionally poor, striking staff have been abject, university response abject, poor communications, department dogged by ideology, expect to be subjected to a torrent of racism and sexism from a department consumed by itself. Department staff think they run the world the way they act, and their reasons for striking across all four years I spent here were exceptionally poor. Department response to strikes also poor, little consideration given to impact of students. Experience was so poor I will be suing for compensation read more
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member785379
28th April 23
Politics, BA Hons FullTime
The staff in the department are friendly to international students, they also professionally, who are willing to solve problems with students read more
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member883023
2nd April 23
Economics and Politics, BA Hons FullTime
This course is a good place to learn how “the big games in the world are played” (however don’t expect your tutors to teach you that, they give you the foundation - you build upon it). Since the course covers lots of different topics in 2 gigantic fields of studies, you’re very unlikely to study some unnecessary stuff (maybe except basic theory - but that’s a crucial aspect so don’t neglect it.) Take into account that if you're more about economics than politics, you might find the course too theoretical or even philosophical so if you see yourself as a practical guy/girl have a good look at Economics BA/BSc. At the same time, if your main focus is politics but you also want to expand your expertise in the economics field then you might find that the course contains too complicated Maths modules so check out PPE as well. Overall, if you find the modules provided on the uni website appealing - that is a good place to study at. And career is, well, promising. read more
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member1078994
20th February 23
Economics and Politics, BA Hons FullTime
Great course and modules very experienced professors read more
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member973589
23rd November 22
International Relations and Politics, BA Hons FullTime
Love to learn the theory, really find my interest area. read more
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member1272561
19th October 22
Politics, BA Hons FullTime
The Politics department is brilliant, with excellent seminar leaders who are always happy to help and answer questions. The course has a lot of independent learning, and I wouldn't recommend it for those who struggle to motivate themselves. read more
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member972378
13th October 22
International Relations and Politics, BA Hons FullTime
It’s an all-comprehensive course with good academics read more
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member471962
30th September 22
Economics and Politics, BA Hons FullTime
only 5 mins to the library， very good read more
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member471962
30th September 22
International Relations and Politics, BA Hons FullTime
gooddddedd gooddddedd gooddddedd read more
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member970671
8th August 22
Politics, BA Hons FullTime
Actually studied International Public and Political Communications but that's not an option read more
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member1069851
7th July 22
International Relations and Politics, BA Hons FullTime
Good teaching and student friendly read more
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member1267857
6th April 22
International Relations and Politics, BA Hons FullTime
Let me learn a lot of things, have a strong employability read more
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member1267035
9th March 22
International Relations and Politics, BA Hons FullTime
Although there are a lot of stikes in these two semesters, it is lucky to study with a diligent professor. read more
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member1263237
27th October 21
International Relations and Politics, BA Hons FullTime
Very interesting course with some amazing lecturers. Thought provoking and dynamic seminars. read more
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member1060030
12th June 21
International Relations and Politics, BA Hons FullTime
Please don't repeat my mistake read more
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member554415
21st February 21
International Relations and Politics, BA Hons FullTime
I cannot find MA IPPC in the box above. read more
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StavrosRousounides
15th February 21
International Relations and Politics, BA Hons FullTime
Love the course and the modules read more
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member649509
24th June 20
International Relations and Politics, BA Hons FullTime
Decent course with reasonable contact hours read more
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Sabs
12th January 20
International Relations and Politics, BA Hons FullTime
I enjoy my course and i enjoy studying read more
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member1344285
6th December 19
International Relations and Politics, BA Hons FullTime
This course is good, you can learn something from it. read more
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member1043769
18th November 19
International Relations and Politics, BA Hons FullTime
Really enjoying my course so far read more
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Intpol99
21st May 19
International Relations and Politics, BA Hons FullTime
Really theoretical and challenging read more
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Max4789
2nd January 19
Politics and Philosophy, BA Hons FullTime
Teaching and course content all up to scratch. As stated before however, very little support available despite the considerable resources there. read more
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member2199
28th November 18
Politics, BA Hons FullTime
I would suggest looking at other social science department modules for any optional choices you may have as the ones put on by the politics department can be a bit dry read more
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member932598
28th June 18
International Relations and Politics, BA Hons FullTime
Not a lot of contact hours and have never met my personal tutor read more
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member1122089
30th April 16
International Relations and Politics, BA Hons FullTime
Great course, only 6, 50 minute teaching hours per week though so not really worth £9k. 22 weeks of lectures/seminars works out at about £82 per hour. Obviously, this doesn't include access to the excellent library facilities or include exams, essay marking time and personal tutor hours, etc. Point being, go to your lectures/seminars and make use of office hours, you're paying for them! read more
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member1122032
28th April 16
Economics and Politics, BA Hons FullTime
When you consider that it's £9000 a year we all know it's a rip off however I suppose you're paying for all the facilities that come with the University such as the brand new diamond building which reportedly cost £90 million or something ridiculous. Aside from that the quality of teaching is good but it depends on what lecturers you get however all of whom obviously know their subject back to front. Content in the course has been interesting despite the constant struggle as a result of the lack of communication between the two departments but I guess that's just what happens when you do a dual honours degree. You are given a personal tutor if you need them however I have not needed mine thus far. At the end of the day the point of going to Uni is to get a job at the end of it, and going to a very well respected Uni will boost your employability in the future. read more
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member420702
16th January 16
History and Politics, BA Hons FullTime
Such a good course, loads of choice, really interesting lectures, very challenging read more
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member619846
26th November 15
History and Politics, BA Hons FullTime
Amazing course, few office hours a week between 5-8 hours a week generally, never speak to tutor, a lot of reading to do! On average 20-30 hours a week! Lots of essays, but on good content and is interesting read more
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