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Politics and International Relations BA (Hons) at De Montfort University

De Montfort University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Ignite your passion for global politics and become equipped with skills needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving world. In first year, the students will take a college-wide interdisciplinary module, the first iteration of which is called Journeys and Places.

Department: International Relations and Politics  |  Duration: 3 years full-time, 4 years with placement, 6 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time, optional placement year (sandwich)  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Leicester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Ideas and Change in Politics and International Relations, Journeys and Places, Global Challenges: Politics and Policy, Comparative Politics and Democracy. Year 2: Theories of Politics and International Relations, Exploring Work and Society, Security, Conflict, Peace, Political Research in Action. Year 3: American Politics, Decolonising Politics, Global Capitalism: Theories, Issues, Debates, Politics and International Relations Project.

Career pathways

Employability skills are embedded in the curriculum to prepare you for a range of careers both related to Politics and International Relations and in wider industries.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UCAS points: 112; A Level: BBC; BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM; T Levels: Merit; Access to HE: Pass with 30 Level 3 credits at Merit; International Baccalaureate (IB): 26; GCSEs: 5 x GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English and Maths; If English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential. UCAS code N820.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee; UK/home rate Source

International applicants: GBP 17,600 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee; EU and international rate Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years full-time, 4 years with placement, 6 years part-time

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