Politics and International Relations BA Honours
This flexible degree will train you to understand the political ecosystem within and between individual countries – preparing you to succeed in any career that requires the skilled analysis of complex material and the ability to draw clear-minded, evidence-based conclusions.
You will join a close-knit community of students and staff that creates an environment in which you can flourish. Our academic staff will bring political issues alive for you. Our expertise covers all aspects of politics as a discipline, so you can study a range of topics taught by acknowledged experts in their field.
Starting with a solid grounding in systems of government, political theory and world politics, you can tailor your degree through specialist modules on topics such as inequality and justice, environmental politics, and international security.
Intakes
- Jan
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 90
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Opportunities Study abroad
Experience life in another country by choosing to study abroad as part of your degree. You’ll be encouraged to embrace fun and challenging experiences, make connections with new communities and graduate as a globally aware professional, ready for your future.
You can choose to spend up to a year studying at a partner institution overseas.
If you choose to study abroad, it will extend your degree by a year.
Almost all of our degrees are available with the opportunity to spend 9 to 12 months in the workplace during your degree. This could be in Stage 3 or 4 depending on your degree.
You can apply to spend your placement year with any organisation, anywhere in the world, and will receive University support to do so.
PSW Opportunity
- 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
- 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
AAB excluding General Studies. While we are willing to consider any combination of A Level subjects (excluding General Studies). No subject is essential but the following may be useful:
Maths
Business
Economics
Please visit the informed choices website for further guidance.
GCSE mathematics and English at grade 6 or B is required if not taken at A or AS Level.
Please see the 'Additional information on GCSEs' section in the drop down below.
Typically we recognise a 80% average in Standard XII as comparable to AAB at A Level.
This can be awarded by:
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Council for the Indian School Certificate (CISCE)
National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS)
Various state boards
Autonomous schools
Applicants whose first language is not English require a minimum score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent with no less than 5.5 in each of the four elements of the test.
- Course Code: L290
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
71400 GBP
Average Cost of Living: 13632 GBP /year
Application Fee: N/A