BA (Hons) International Politics and Modern Languages with study or work abroad at University of Bath

Programme overview

Explore global social, political and cultural challenges, whilst achieving fluency in another language. This degree enables you to combine the study of a language at either beginner (ab initio) or advanced level with the study of international politics. This combination will give you strong skills in both areas and prepare you for an international career.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences | Department: Department of Politics, Languages & International Studies | Duration: 4 years with study or work abroad | Study mode: full-time, with study or work abroad | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Bath, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course lasts 4 years. It starts in September 2027 and ends in 2031. Year 1 compulsory units include Advanced French 1: language and society, Essential study skills in politics, France and the revolution(s): 1789 to May 1968, Introduction to international relations, Politics: key concepts and analysis.

Career pathways

Many of our politics graduates have gone on to careers in both the private and public sectors, working in the banking and finance industries, media, public administration, and European and international political institutions.

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Entry requirements

A level typical offer: AAB in three A levels. IB Diploma: 35 points overall and 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects. BTEC typical offer: DDD. GCSE: GCSE English Language or Literature grade 4 or C (or equivalent from English language category C). English language: IELTS: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Home fee for full-time campus-based courses; 2027/28 Home fees are subject to parliamentary approval. Placement-year fees are charged separately. Source

International applicants: GBP 26,150 a year (2027/28). Overseas fee, Band 1 (primarily library-based Humanities & Social Sciences courses); placement-year fees are charged separately. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years with study or work abroad

Apply through the official page: https://www.bath.ac.uk/guides/applying-for-an-undergraduate-course/

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