UndergraduateUCAS L311

BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations

Analyse global power structures, diplomatic relations, and political systems. Study in our Westminster simulation suite and undertake placements with MPs and international organisations.

3 Years Full-time

Full Time

Start: September 2026

Faculty

Faculty of Social Sciences & Law

Programme Structure

Year 1

PL1001Core20 credits

Introduction to Political Theory

PL1002Core20 credits

British Politics

IR1001Core20 credits

International Relations Theory

PL1004Core20 credits

Comparative Politics

PL1005Core20 credits

Political Economy

IR1002Core20 credits

Global Governance

Year 2

PL2001Core20 credits

Research Methods in Politics

IR2001Core20 credits

Conflict and Security

PL2003Optional20 credits

European Union Politics

IR2002Optional20 credits

Middle East Politics

PL2005Optional20 credits

Political Parties and Elections

IR2003Optional20 credits

Diplomacy and Statecraft

Year 3

PL3001Core40 credits

Dissertation

IR3001Optional20 credits

Human Rights in World Politics

PL3003Optional20 credits

Environmental Politics

IR3002Optional20 credits

Terrorism and Counter-terrorism

Entry Requirements

A-Levels: ABB

BTEC: DDM

IB: 32 points

GCSE: Grade 5/B in English

IELTS: 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each component

Career Prospects

Diplomatic Service

Policy Analyst

Political Consultant

NGO Director

Journalist

Accreditations

Political Studies Association (PSA)