BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations at Loughborough University

Programme overview

Explore international political, economic and social challenges at one of the UK’s leading universities for politics. Our Politics and International Relations degree offers a fantastic opportunity to study domestic, international and global challenges faced by states and citizens in the 21st century. It also offers the opportunity to contribute to debates about the theory and practice of politics in the contemporary era.

Faculty: School of Social Sciences and Humanities | Department: International Relations, Politics and History | Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement year | Study mode: full-time; optional placement year (sandwich) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Loughborough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This module examines the Cold War as a global system of international rivalry. Year 1 compulsory modules: The Global Cold War, Academic Foundations in International Relations, Politics and History, The Contemporary World Arena, International Political Theory, The Making and Unmaking of the World Order (10 credit).

Career pathways

This course will provide you with key skills sought after by employers worldwide, preparing you for a rewarding future in your desired field, whatever this may be. Our students gain a multitude of transferable skills through studying Politics and International Relations, such as critical reasoning and analysis, the ability to plan and research work, lead and participate in discussion and debate, and work efficiently both independently and as part of a team.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical A level offer: ABB. Typical IB offer: 34 (6,5,5 HL). Typical BTEC offer: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: DDM; BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: DD plus one A level at Grade B. GCSE: GCSE English Language grade 4/C. Selection: Applicants are usually selected solely on the basis of their UCAS application, but in exceptional cases, an interview may be required. Ghana (WASSCE): Students taking the WASSCE will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year. Loughborough University offers a Foundation Year through ONCAMPUS.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). full-time, per academic year Source

International applicants: GBP 25,500 a year (2027/28). full-time, per academic year Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement year

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/

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