BSc (Hons) Politics and International Relations with professional placement or study abroad at University of Bath

Programme overview

Combine the study of politics and global affairs to develop the knowledge and skills needed to understand and respond to contemporary political challenges. During this course, you'll deepen and develop your understanding of politics at local, domestic, regional and international levels. You’ll also gain the skills needed to critically analyse contemporary international and domestic socio-political challenges, from political polarisation to climate change.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences | Department: Department of Politics, Languages & International Studies | Duration: 4 years with professional placement or study abroad | Study mode: full-time, with professional placement or study 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 Essential study skills in politics, Global Britain? the UK's place in the world, Introduction to international relations, Politics: key concepts and analysis, Solving puzzles about politics.

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: AAA or A*AB in three A levels. IB Diploma: 36 points overall and 6, 6, 6 or 7, 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 professional placement or study abroad

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

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