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Politics and International Relations

1 Study option · UndergraduateUniversity Park Campus

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2026-2027
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Course overview
How do relationships between nations shape our world? Who holds power, and how do political processes impact our daily lives?

Our BA Politics and International Relations course will help you answer these questions and more. Studying the core areas of comparative politics, political theory, and international relations, helps you gain a comprehensive understanding of how politics shapes domestic and global issues.

You'll explore different theories and learn how they inform policy decisions, developing critical thinking, analytical, and research skills that are highly valued in various professional fields. Our graduates go on to work across the private, public, and charitable sectors in a range of roles, from parliamentary assistants and councillors to civil servants, researchers, and data analysts.

With optional modules, you can tailor your degree to your interests and career goals, exploring specialist areas such as social justice, global security, and secret intelligence.

Through this course you'll broaden your understanding of domestic and global politics and develop the skills you need to make a positive impact in the world.

Why choose this course?

  • Tailor your studies to your career goals through a range of optional modules

  • Study abroad in locations such as China, Europe and the USA

  • Placements and internship programme provides valuable work experience, self-confidence and a practical application of your studies

  • Active societies related to the study of politics support a student community

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University Park Campus

Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 21/09/2026

Application codes

Course code:
L290
Institution code:
N84

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Application codes

Course code:
L290
Institution code:
N84

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  1. A*AA
  2. Highest grades
  3. BCC
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Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

96% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

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69 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

88 Go onto work and study

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