BA Anthropology and Politics at Queen's University Belfast

Programme overview

This joint honours BA gives an interdisciplinary understanding of contemporary cultures, politics, international affairs, societies and institutions in their political, historical, social, cultural, economic and legal dimensions.

Faculty: School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics | Department: Anthropology and Politics | Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Politics examines the sources of conflict, co-operation, power and decision-making, ideology, political theory and the ethical basis of political ideas, and politics in different national and historical contexts. Anthropology includes an optional fieldwork-based dissertation and placements. Study at partner institutions in Europe, the USA and Canada is possible.

Career pathways

Politics graduates have entered media, print journalism, translating, marketing, local government, the fast-stream Civil Service and a wide range of local, national and international companies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A level: ABB; at most one BTEC/OCR Single Award or AQA Extended Certificate counts (Distinction* = A, Distinction = B). Irish Leaving Certificate: H3H3H3H3H3H3/H2H3H3H3H3. Access Course: average 70%. IB Diploma: 33 points including 6,5,5 at Higher Level. BTEC Extended Diploma: D*DD. Graduate entry: minimum 2:2 honours degree. No specific Level 3 subject requirements. Selection is on the UCAS form; applicants are not normally interviewed. HNC: 2 Distinctions and remainder Merits. GCSE English Language grade C/4 or equivalent required; a minimum of 5 GCSE passes at grade C/4 or better is expected. Irish Leaving Certificate applicants need at least 5 Junior Certificate grades C/Merit. English language for international applicants: IELTS 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each component or equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,985 a year (2026/27). NI/ROI residency, full-time undergraduate tuition; 2026/27 rate Source

International applicants: GBP 24,600 a year (2027/28). International and EU Other fee Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

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