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BSc Politics and International Relations at University of Exeter

University of Exeter, United Kingdom

Programme overview

You’ll learn how government is constituted and how politics takes place on a global scale Run by the prestigious Centre for Computational Social Science (C2S2) , you will learn the practical data science skills that you'll need to research, and offer impactful insights into the political world.

Duration: 3 years; 4 years With Study Abroad; 4 years With Employment Experience  |  Study mode: full-time (variants: With Study Abroad; With Employment Experience)  |  Intake: 2027 entry  |  Location: Exeter, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The BSc Politics and International Relations degree programme is made up of compulsory (core) and optional modules, which are worth 15 or 30 credits each. Full-time undergraduate students need to complete modules worth a total of 120 credits each year. - Alongside your main degree you may be eligible (depending on your course) to choose modules from another subject to broaden your skills and interests. - Essential skills for your future, including communication, problem-solving, teamwork and digital confidence.

Career pathways

The University has an excellent reputation with graduate recruiters and our graduates compete very successfully in the employment market. Below are a few examples of the positions or organisations our graduates have gone onto*: (* This information has been taken from the Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) Survey)

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Application information

Entry requirements

UCAS code L292, L293, L298. Typical offer: A-Level: AAB; IB: 34/665; BTEC: DDD A-Level: AAB. IB: 34/665. BTEC: DDD. GCSE: 4/C (Grade 4/C in English language). Access to HE: 30 L3 credits at Distinction Grade and 15 L3 credits at Merit Grade. T-Level: Distinction. English language: Profile B1 (international applicants)

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28) Source

International applicants: GBP 25,700 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: 3 years; 4 years With Study Abroad; 4 years With Employment Experience

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