Politics and International Relations with a Year in Continental Europe
Politics is everywhere. It's exciting, but also frustrating, messy and complex. This is your time to make a difference. Bring your determination to us and we will give you the skills and confidence to make a change.
Make sense of the complex world of politics and international relations. Whether it's climate change, the rise of tyrannical leaders, gender politics, or the misuse of artificial intelligence and big data, you will understand today's political problems and gain the skills to pursue a career that can solve them.
You also benefit from the expertise of staff who have advised governments and conducted conflict mediation exercises. You'll deepen your understanding and develop solutions to a range of issues, such as the impact of the pandemic on politics and political polarisation.
Experience a different culture, gain a new academic perspective, establish international contacts, and enhance your employability with a year abroad at one of our partner universities in either the Czech Republic, Finland, Norway, Poland, or Turkey.
Your Future
Our graduates look to make a difference in the organisations they join. From our vibrant and growing alumni network, recent graduates have gone on to develop careers in areas including:
Teaching
Publishing
Practical politics
Local and central government
The diplomatic service
Journalism
Location
Our city, your time.
It has never been a better time to study in Canterbury. Our high student population creates a vibrant, diverse and student-friendly atmosphere.
We are a hub of exciting new ideas emerging from a stunning historic city - join us and get involved!
Year 1
Compulsory modules currently include:
Making Sense of Politics
The Power of Political Ideas
Roots of Contemporary Politics
States and the World
Understanding Change in British Politics
War, Violence and Peace
Year 2
Compulsory modules currently include:
Doing Politics with Words
Global Governance of Peace and Security
Doing Politics with Numbers
Optional modules may include:
The Politics of Climate Change
The Politics of the EU
Democracy Under Threat
American Politics
Politics of the Global Economy
Foreign Policy: Systems, States and Leaders
State and Revolution: Foundations of Modern Political Thought
Year Abroad
Year 3
Compulsory modules currently include:
Final Year Project
Optional modules may include:
Negotiation: Theory and Practice
Contemporary Political Theory
Transforming British Politics
The Public in Politics
Dictatorships
Political Theory of the Future
Who Do You Think You Are? On Identity Politics
Politics of the Middle East and North Africa: Space, Society and Politics
Security Challenges in the Indo-Pacific
Politics at the Edge: Emerging Problems in Politics and International Relations
Analysing Data in the Real World
This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
University of Kent has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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The following entry points are available for this course:
Direct entry into Year 2 of this programme is considered on a case by case basis.
For further information about applying to Kent as an international student you can visit our International student webpages: https://www.kent.ac.uk/international. From here you will find useful information on country entry requirements, scholarship information, events and application guidance.
Kent has dedicated support available to international students through groups, networks, English language and more specialist services through our Student Support and Wellbeing team. Visit our guide for international students to find out more on how we can support you during your time at Kent: www.kent.ac.uk/guides/support-for-international-students
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
All fees for 2026/27 are to be confirmed. Please see the programme page at www.kent.ac.uk for further information on fees and funding options.
Kent offers generous financial support schemes to assist eligible undergraduate students during their studies. See our funding page for more details - https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/fees-and-funding
Email:study@kent.ac.uk
Phone:01227 768896
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Phone:01227 768896
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