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

Programme overview

BSc Politics and International Relations examines political systems, global dynamics and research approaches shaping international and domestic life, with a strong emphasis on quantitative and qualitative methods using real-world data.

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, Thinking Like a Social Scientist, Authority and Morality, International Relations: Theories and Approaches, Conflict Analysis, Quantitative Political Analysis, International Organisations, Advanced Quantitative Political Analysis and a Capstone Project.

Career pathways

Civil Service, policy evaluation and data analysis roles; international organisations including the UN, NATO and EU institutions; NGOs; political risk analysis and think tanks; political data journalism and public affairs.

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Entry requirements

128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels. IB 32 points or 128 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: 120 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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