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

Programme overview

If you're curious about how the world works - from conflicts and diplomacy to climate policy and global inequality - this degree helps you turn that curiosity into a career. At Lincoln, International Relations and Politics is about more than theory. You'll explore how governments make decisions, why global events unfold the way they do, and how policies impact real people.

Faculty: Politics and International Relations | Duration: 3-4 Years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Lincoln, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course gives you a strong understanding of how political systems and global relations work and how to apply that knowledge in real-world contexts. Core modules include Comparative Politics in the 21st Century, People, Power and Politics, Who Runs Britain?.

Career pathways

An International Relations and Politics degree opens doors across a wide range of sectors.

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Application information

Entry requirements

96 to 104 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications. A Level: BCC BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM T Level: Merit Overall Access to Higher Education Diploma: 104 UCAS points to be achieved from 45 Level 3 credits. International Baccalaureate: 28 points overall. GCSE's: Minimum of three at grade 4 or above, which must include English . Equivalent Level 2 qualifications may be considered. EU and Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition per year (level) of study; optional placement year and study-abroad year charged separately. Source

International applicants: GBP 16,900 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition per year (level) of study; optional placement year and study-abroad year charged separately. Source

Duration: 3-4 Years

Apply through the official page: https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/undergraduatestudy/howtoapply/

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