BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations at Newcastle University

Programme overview

Combine the best of our Politics and International Relations degrees to launch your career with an impressive blend of skills and expertise. This flexible degree will train you to understand the political ecosystem within and between individual countries – preparing you to succeed in any career that requires the skilled analysis of complex material and the ability to draw clear-minded, evidence-based conclusions. You will join a close-knit community of students and staff that creates an environment in which you can flourish.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences | Department: School of Geography Politics and Sociology | Duration: Full time: 3 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will gradually develop the critical thinking, research, and communication skills required to study international relations and become an informed and engaged global citizen. You’ll gain an understanding of what it means to compare political systems as well as a solid grounding in the dynamics of the international system and in political thought. Compulsory modules include: UK Politics: Westminster and Beyond, Key Concepts in International Politics, Order and Disorder: The Shaping of the 21st Century, Power and Inequality: How to Study Global Politics ... and Change the World, Politics of Happiness, State, People and Politics: Comparative Politics in a Globalised World, Becoming a Political Researcher, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: Social Issues in Contemporary Political Philosophy.

Career pathways

Upon graduation you'll be able to think critically, assess complex material and data, carry out research, and construct well-informed arguments. Graduate roles and employers include: the Houses of Parliament; HM Treasury; local government; the Civil Service; inter-governmental organisations; public affairs consultancies; media; law; business and finance; management consultancy.

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Entry requirements

A levels: AAB. General Studies is accepted. IB: 34 points with three subjects at Higher level grade 5 or above. If not studying a full IB Diploma - Grades 6, 6, 5 at Higher Level and completion of a national high school diploma. BTEC: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma/OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma.BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma at overall DDD. Scottish Highers: AAABB at Higher Grade. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting. English language: Applicants whose first language is not English require a minimum score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent with no less than 5.5 in each of the four elements of the test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Year 1 tuition fee (full-time) Source

International applicants: GBP 25,350 a year (2027/28). Year 1 tuition fee (full-time) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Full time: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees/l290/#how-to-apply

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