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Politics and International Relations
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)
- 3 Years
- Full-Time
- 21 September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Cardiff Met - Llandaff
- Awarded by:
- Cardiff Metropolitan University (Prifysgol Metropolitan Caerdydd)
Course summary
Are our political systems and institutions fit for purpose? Has democracy failed? Why do states go to war? Why aren’t we working together to combat climate change? Why isn’t poverty a thing of the past? Why isn’t world peace achievable? Is it time for a new world order?
If these questions excite and entice you, this BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations degree is for you. These are just some of the topics and issues you will engage with. At Cardiff Met, you will explore politics and international relations on a local, national and global level. Engaging with some of the most pressing challenges of our time. The degree has a strong global outlook whilst also demonstrating the significance of local politics and policy. An exciting feature of our degree is a focus on, and engagement with, Welsh Parliament throughout, utilising our close proximity to the Senedd and policymakers in Wales.
You will have the opportunity to apply your learning to real-life political issues and develop your own research interests and skills that will allow you to understand and explain a vast range of complex topics including conflict, justice, freedom, power, and equality.
The degree is designed to encourage innovation and creativity in interrogating contemporary challenges and processes in politics and international relations, whilst also preparing you for employment in an ever-changing world. There are opportunities to develop employability and sector links embedded throughout the degree. Via our authentic assessment methods, you’ll develop a portfolio of skills that are highly sought after by employers, such as writing press releases, policy reports and working to ‘live briefs’ set by industry.
On completion, you will have a questioning mindset, a global perspective, and a research-informed approach to the field of politics and international relations and be fully equipped to contribute and make a difference in the community, workplace, society and beyond.
How to apply
Apply by
13 January 2027
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- N5L1
- Institution code:
- C20
- Campus name:
- Cardiff Met - Llandaff
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A level
Grade combinations totalling 104 points considered with a minimum CCC
T LevelM
UCAS TariffOffer: 104
104 points to include minimum CCC
Access to HE Diploma
Pass the Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at level 3 to reach a minimum of 104 points, grade combinations accepted
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Five GCSEs at grade C or above/grade 4 or above to include English Language and Maths. For Welsh applicants we will accept either GCSE Mathematics or Mathematics-Numeracy. Five Scottish National 5 subjects at grade C or above to include English Language and Maths.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Grade combinations totalling 104 points considered with a minimum DD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DD
OCR Cambridge Technical DiplomaDD
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
A minimum tariff of 24 points to include 12 from Higher Level subjects
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Welsh Advanced Skills Baccalaureate considered as the third subject
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)MMM
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
104 points with a minimum of two H2 grades. Minimum grade H4 considered within points
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended DiplomaMMM
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate considered as the third A level
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | No element lower than 5.5. Academic IELTS test required. |
| PTE Academic | 52 | No element lower than 51 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 72 | TOEFL Internet required. |
| Cambridge English Advanced | Level B2 | Minimum 169 (no element lower than 162) |
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
Update on Historical Entry Grades Data
Please note that some courses include a foundation year, which has affected the accuracy of the data in this tool, which does not differentiate between Yr 0 entry and Yr 1 entry. As a result, these courses have been excluded this year. You can find more information on our website: www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/afteryouapply
This is the first year of the historical entry data tool (below), and we are committed to making improvements for future application cycles.
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland & Republic of Ireland | £9790 | |
| EU & International | £16000 |
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.
Additional fee information
For additional costs relating to this programme, please refer to - https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/additionalcosts
Fee information can be found at - https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/fees
Course contact details
Admissions
Email:askadmissions@cardiffmet.ac.uk
Phone:029 2041 6010
Open Days
Email:opendays@cardiffmet.ac.uk
Phone:02920416042
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