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BA (Hons) Politics with International Relations

How on earth do we make sense of Brexit, Trump and terrorism? Why do countries go to war? And how can I actively participate in policy making?

Our compelling course and enthusiastic team of expert lecturers will help you answer these questions and get to grips with the complexity of domestic, regional and international political life.

Over three years, you gain a thorough overview of the key forces and trends driving politics in a wide range of areas such as the environment, human and animal rights, conventional and non-conventional security threats, diplomacy, strategy, China’s rise, the future role of the EU and the US.

In today’s world of uncertain alliances and emerging popular movements, there is a new demand for experts who are equipped with the skills and knowledge to analyse global politics. You learn the various theoretical tools that are available to undertake such analyses and apply them to current political affairs.

Campus Information

King Alfred Quarter

Student life is centred on our King Alfred Quarter, within walking distance of the historic cathedral city of Winchester. In recent years, the King Alfred Quarter has been added to and renovated to enhance its facilities with the latest industry-standard equipment, digital networks and AV technology. The award-winning King Alfred Centre is a bright and spacious social hub. It houses the Student Union, bookshop, Learning Cafe, Food Hall, Terrace Bar, Gourmet Burger Company, Student Union Shop and The Vault – the main venue for student social activities. The St Alphege building offers state-of-the-art learning and teaching facilities, including 10 lecture rooms and a mezzanine floor with open-access PCs.

West Downs Quarter

The West Downs Quarter is a short walk from the centre of the King Alfred Quarter. It is the home of the West Downs Student Village and the University of Winchester Business School. The University of Winchester Business School its own cafe (Cafe Life) and number social learning spaces with the latest IT equipment for you to use for individual and group work sessions. Other key features of the West Downs Quarter include the West Downs Gallery, which is open to the public and runs an art exhibition programme throughout the year featuring established and emerging artists from the world of visual arts. It is also home to the Research and Knowledge Exchange Centre, which is dedicated to research, enterprise and consultancy. It provides excellent resources for postgraduate students, particularly research students as it is the centre of research administration and support services.

Intakes

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

Our graduates bring a global perspective as well as transferable skills in time management, problem solving and critical thinking to the workplace. They are prepared to address many of the complex issues facing the modern world.

These skills open up a number of career paths to you, including roles in national and local government, the civil and foreign service, interest groups, non-government organisations and charities. You may also find rewarding roles in education, business, the military and media.

94% of our 2016/17 graduates (first degree and other undergraduate courses) were in employment and/or further study six months after completing their course.

The Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) record collects information about what those completing university go on to do six months after graduation. The Careers Service undertakes DLHE on an annual basis through surveys and a data collection process. DLHE is designed and strictly controlled by HESA.

PSW Opportunity

2 Years PSW

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Admission Requirements

Students who have studied a foundation or pathway program with a recognized school or college provider. The required grade differs from each college so please contact us to find out our requirements from your school or college.
Students who have successfully completed an academic year at another UK University may be eligible for advanced entry on certain programs
A-Levels or International Baccalaureate (please see the course listing for a specific grade and subject requirements)
Additional qualifications will also be considered on a case by case basis. Please contact us for more information

India

Successful completion of a suitable one year UK Foundation course (normally minimum 60%)
International Baccalaureate(minimum of 24 points)
Successful completion of year 10 Maths and English with a minimum of 75% plus completion of:
Indian School Certificate (Year-12)
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) / Standard 12 - See required scores below
Diploma (from a State Board of Technical Education)
Applicants who have completed the first year of an undergraduate degree at a recognized Indian university may be considered for direct entry to undergraduate programs.

Year 12 (HSC) grade requirements:

The Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) 70% or above
Calcutta Board and Tamil Nadu 70% or above
West Bengal 60% or above
Maharashtra 75% or above

University of Winchester

Winchester , England ,United Kingdom