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

Programme overview

Why did Russia choose to invade Ukraine? Why do countries struggle to cooperate over climate change? On our BA Politics and International Relations degree, you will study the impact of political concepts and decisions to understand the challenges that national and international actors face.

Faculty: School of Humanities | Duration: Various | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Hatfield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

On this course, you’ll be taught via a combination of block-taught on-campus modules as well as hybrid modules with online activities and on-campus seminars. Modules are designed with a focus on practical application and employability.

Career pathways

Our Politics and International Relations graduates work in a variety of different professional fields, with typical careers in political administration, political advocacy, journalism and public relations, and teaching.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UK applicants (2026/27): Typical offer (UCAS points): 112; Typical A Level offer: BBC; Typical IB offer: 112 from a minimum of two higher level (HL) subjects at H4 or above; Typical BTEC offer: DMM. UCAS code: L290.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/2027). Full-time tuition fee for the 2026/2027 academic year (UK fee) Source

International applicants: GBP 17,450 a year (2026/2027). Full-time tuition fee for the 2026/2027 academic year (international fee) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Various

Apply through the official page: https://www.herts.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/ba-hons-politics-and-international-relations

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