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International Development and Politics

Birmingham Community Healthcare Nhs Foundation Trust · Birmingham
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
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About this course

This programme in International Development and Politics is offered by Birmingham Community Healthcare Nhs Foundation Trust in Birmingham. Refer to the official course page for full curriculum, admission requirements, and application details.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
80-95 pts1%
96-111 pts2%
112-127 pts15%
128-143 pts33%
144-159 pts22%
160-175 pts13%
176-191 pts7%
192-207 pts3%
208-223 pts1%
224-239 pts1%
240+ pts1%
How they qualified
92% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels92%
Other4%
no formal qualifications2%
another degree1%
other higher education1%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
83%
In work or further study after
93%
Continue past first year
86%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£28,000
After 15 months
£28,000
3 years on
£36,000
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Administrative occupations15%
Business and public service associate professionalsHighly skilled21%
Elementary occupations12%
Media ProfessionalsHighly skilled9%
Welfare and housing associate professionalsHighly skilled12%
Customer service occupations5%
Business, Research and Administrative ProfessionalsHighly skilled9%
Teaching ProfessionalsHighly skilled9%
What students say National Student Survey
86%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching93%
Assessment & feedback85%
Academic support82%
Well organised91%
Learning resources84%
Student community93%
In students' own words
★★★★★
Would do it again
Coming here has changed how I think. The best part: the cohort are bright and motivated, which makes the learning environment great. If I'm honest, the timetable has some awkward 9am / Friday afternoon slots. On the city — the city is a bri
Final year · Full-time
★★★★
Good but not perfect
Would I choose it again? Probably yes, with caveats. The best part: the opportunity to do independent research in the final year is a highlight. If I'm honest, some seminar groups were too big for meaningful discussion. On the city — local
Class of 2022 · Full-time
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Where this degree can lead
Like the look of it?
When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on Birmingham Community Healthcare Nhs Foundation Trust's own site.
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