BSc Politics and International Relations with Study Abroad at University of Bristol

Programme overview

At the University of Bristol, our vision is ambitious and bold. Our course explores power, who exercises it, for whom, how it is distributed and with what consequences. You will gain insight into the politics of different countries, regions and systems, as well as global and local political issues and movements.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Law and Social Sciences | Department: Politics and International Relations | Duration: 4 years full-time | Study mode: full-time, study abroad year | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course follows the same structure as BSc Politics and International Relations but with an additional year spent abroad. The year abroad is an exciting opportunity to experience and study a different society and culture, and to develop a richer understanding of politics and international studies. You will be taught in English during your year abroad.

Career pathways

Our graduates succeed with a wide variety of employers including UK government departments; international non-governmental organisations (such as Oxfam); finance; law; the media; education and research; and public and voluntary sector organisations. You will learn how to operate in a deadline-driven environment and how to manage competing demands.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-level standard offer: AAA including an essay-based subject. Essay-based subjects include: Ancient History; Anthropology; Archaeology; Art and Design (all pathways); Business Studies; Chinese; Classical Civilisation; Classics; Drama; Economics; English Language; English Language and Literature; English Literature; Environmental Science; Environmental Studies; Film;. A-level contextual offer: ABB including an essay-based subject. Essay-based subjects include: Ancient History; Anthropology; Archaeology; Art and Design (all pathways); Business Studies; Chinese; Classical Civilisation; Classics; Drama; Economics; English Language; English Language and Literature; English Literature; Environmental Science; Environmental Studies; Film;. BTEC: DDD in any essay-based Applied General. IB Diploma: 36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 6 at Higher Level in an essay-based subject. Essay-based subjects include: Ancient History; Anthropology; Archaeology; Art and Design (all pathways); Business Studies; Chinese; Classical Civilisation; Classics; Drama; Economics; English Language; English Language and Literature; English. Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers: Advanced Higher: AA including an essay-based subject, and Higher: AAAAB. Essay-based subjects include: Ancient History; Anthropology; Archaeology; Art and Design (all pathways); Business Studies; Chinese; Classical Civilisation; Classics; Drama; Economics; English Language; English Language and Literature; English Literature; Environmental. GCSE: No specific subjects required. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.5 in all skills (or equivalent). Apply through UCAS (course code L201).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). First-year tuition fee for 2027 entry; subject to annual review. Source

International applicants: GBP 26,500 a year (2027/28). First-year tuition fee for 2027 entry; subject to annual review. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/

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