BA (Hons) International Relations and Politics at University of East Anglia

Programme overview

Explore how political systems shape societies and how global power operates in an interconnected world. Develop analytical and communication skills to engage with domestic politics, international challenges, and diverse global careers. You'll examine how states interact, how global institutions function, and how citizens shape political change at home and abroad.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities | Department: School of Politics, Philosophy and Area Studies | Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement year; 4 years full-time with year abroad | Study mode: full-time (placement year available) (year abroad available) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Norwich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Your first year introduces you to the foundations of politics and international relations, helping you understand how power operates domestically and globally. Compulsory modules by year: Year 1: Rights & Wrongs: an Introduction to Social and Political Theory, Understanding Politics Today: Approaches, Issues and Case Studies, Power, (dis)order & Security: Understanding Global Politics 1, Globalisation, Governance and Justice: Understanding Global Politics 2, Worldbuilding: International Systems Throughout History. Year 2: Analysing International Relations: From Realism to Postcolonialism, Introduction to Data Analysis for Politics and International Relations, States, Institutions and Citizens. Year 3: Dissertation or Research Project in Politics and International Relations.

Career pathways

With a BA International Relations and Politics degree, you could develop a career as a: Diplomat: Represent your country abroad and support negotiations, diplomacy, and international policy Political Consultant: Advise political parties, campaigns, or organisations on strategy, messaging, and public opinion Policy Analyst: Research political issues and help governments or think tanks develop effective policies Political Journalist: Report on elections, governments, and global political events for news organisations NGO Programme Officer: Manage projects addressing global challenges such as development, human rights, or humanitarian aid

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Entry requirements

A levels ABB Contextual offer: BBC BTEC DDM Contextual offer: DMM Combinations of BTEC and A levels Diploma: DD plus B at A level. Contextual: DD plus C at A level. Extended Certificate: D plus BB at A level. Contextual: D plus BC at A level. BTEC in Public Services, Uniformed Services and Business Administration are all excluded from our BTEC offers Access to HE Diploma Access to Humanities and Social Sciences Pathway. Pass Access to HE Diploma with Distinction in 30 credits at Level 3 and Merit in 15 credits at Level 3. Contextual offer: Pass the Access to HE Diploma with Merit in 30 credits at Level 3 and pass in 15 credits at Level 3. T levels Obtain an overall: merit. Accepted... All applicants must hold or be working towards GCSEs in English Language and Mathematics at minimum grade C or grade 4 In place of Mathematics GCSE we can also consider Functional Skills Level 2 Mathematics We accept a wide range of English Language qualifications, please see our English Language equivalencies page. English language: IELTS: 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 24,250 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement year; 4 years full-time with year abroad

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