BA (Hons) Politics with International Relations at Teesside University

Programme overview

A degree covering political violence, international relations, political ideologies, gender and politics, political communication, revolution, fascism, social movements and electoral and parliamentary politics in the UK and US. Teaching is by widely published academics and current politicians, with archives including the Green Party Archive and the Fascism Collection on site.

Department: Politics | Duration: 3 years (4 with foundation year); part-time up to 6 years | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Location: Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers America: From Watergate, Trump and Beyond, Britain and Europe from 1870 to the Present, Foundations of Politics and International Relations and Political Ideologies. Year 2 covers Propaganda and Political Communication, Revolutionary Change, Understanding Global Threats and Future Directions: Research, Careers and Development in the Humanities. The final year covers a Dissertation, The Rise of the Nazis, the Third Reich and Beyond, The State and Politics: Inside and Outside Parliament and The Troubles: Conflict and Resolution.

Career pathways

Local, national and international politics, local government, law, accountancy, social work, librarianship, journalism, public relations, international organisations, teaching and retail management.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 96-112 tariff points from at least two A levels, T levels or equivalent, including GCSE English and/or maths at grade 4 (C) or equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: GBP 17,000 a year (2026/27). International undergraduate degree rate; tuition only Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years (4 with foundation year); part-time up to 6 years

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