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University of Hull

Kingston upon Hull , England ,United Kingdom

BA in Politics and International Relations

Explore the themes and issues which drive 21st-century global politics.

This course takes you behind the headlines to gain expertise in international affairs – focusing on conflict and war, wealth, poverty and inequality, international law, international relations theory and international organisations.

This is an intellectually demanding programme, taught by staff who are recognised for their research. That's reflected in the range of modules available, and in the flexibility of the degree. You can tailor the course to fit your interests and career aspirations.

Intakes

  • Sep

Application Processing Time in Days: 25

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

Student Futures at the University of Hull provides the following information, advice and guidance to students and alumni , as well as a number of ways in which students can develop their employability, gain experience and connect with employers:


Student Opportunities

Students have the opportunity to network with employers at events and careers fairs and gain an insight into the workplace

Our Employer Mentoring Programme gives you the chance to have mentor from a workplace of interest.

Students can achieve a Hull Employability Award to recognise their efforts to develop their employability skills

The Hull Internships Programme offers paid internships with local employers.

Whilst studying at Hull you can spend a period of study abroad – from a short summer school to a full year at a partner University

Students can also undertake an overseas internship or volunteering opportunity with one of our trusted partners overseas.

An extensive programme of on-campus events including Jobs Fairs, employer presentations and employability workshops.

Students can also have practice interviews and participate in mock assessment centres.  Practice online tests are also available.

Many of our programmes incorporate professional and employability skills modules.  

Advice and Guidance

Unlimited, personalised advice and guidance - one-to-one careers advice and guidance with a trained, expert Careers Consultant

Drop-ins for quick queries

Help and information on finding a part-time job

Help with career decision-making – deciding what next

Help and information about ways to develop employability, gain experience and connect with employers

Extensive online careers guides

Advice on studying abroad - opportunities, locations, costs and any funding available

Advice and information on working/volunteering with one of our trusted partners overseas

Advice and information on setting up a business, including finance

Advice and information on further study

Advice, information and guidance on jobs and internships - and how to secure them

Extensive programme of workshops and presentations on campus

PSW Opportunity

Psw 2 yrs

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Entry to pre-sessional English language courses
 
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)* - UKVI Approved Academic Test taken at approved test centre in UK or worldwide
 
4.5 overall (with a minimum 4.0 in each skill)
 
Entry to Degree Courses
 
University of Hull Bridge/Summer Study Pre-sessional English Language Programmes end of course test
 
60% overall (with minimum 55% in each skill)
 
University of Central Lancashire SOLLIS Test delivered by Cambridge Education Group (CEG) (for tests taken up to 2017)
 
65% overall
 
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)* - Academic Test (all test centres)
 
6.0 overall (with a minimum 5.5 in each skill)
5.5 overall with 5.5 in each skill accepted for entry to degrees with integrated foundation year
 
Pearson Academic Test of English (PTE Academic)*
 
54 overall (with a minimum of 51 in each skill)
 
TOEFL iBT
 
79 overall and at least 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking, 17 in writing
 
 India  Standard XII 
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) 
Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE)
National Open School
 
70% in English