BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations at University of Essex

Programme overview

BA Politics and International Relations examines the political and international forces shaping societies and the global system, from institutions, diplomacy and democratic processes to power, conflict, rights and governance.

Department: Department of Government | Duration: 3 years full-time (4 with optional placement or study abroad year) | Intake: October 2027 | Study mode: full-time; year abroad option, placement year option | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Introduction to Politics, Introduction to International Relations, Contemporary Topics in International Relations, Authority and Morality, International Relations: Theories and Approaches, Conflict Analysis, a Capstone Project and Career Portfolio modules, with options.

Career pathways

Civil Service, foreign affairs and policy analysis; international organisations including the UN, NATO and EU institutions; NGOs and advocacy; think tanks and consultancy; political journalism and communications.

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Application information

Entry requirements

112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels. IB 29 points or 112 tariff points including 2 Higher Level subjects. A-levels, AAQs, BTECs, Access to HE Diploma, T-levels and other tariff-bearing qualifications accepted (acceptability of some non A-level qualifications depends on subject and units taken). Contextual offer: 96 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels. International applicants whose first language is not English: IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or a specified score in an accepted equivalent test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year. Home/UK fee per year. Source

International applicants: GBP 23,750 a year. International fee per year. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time (4 with optional placement or study abroad year)

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