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Politics and International Relations BSc (Hons)

University of Bath

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    30-SEP-24

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Combine the study of politics and global affairs to develop the knowledge and skills needed to understand and respond to contemporary political challenges.Deepen and develop your understanding of politics at local, domestic, regional and international levels.You’ll gain the skills needed to critically analyse contemporary international and domestic socio-political challenges, from political polarisation to climate change. This will give you an effective platform to respond to key political factors that impact everyday life.In Year 1, you’ll study topics such as political theory and analysis, international relations and British politics, the latter studied from a global and comparative perspective.In Year 2, you'll increase your knowledge of political theory and international relations, and advance your skills in research design and data analysis. A range of optional units will give you the opportunity to specialise in areas such as foreign policy analysis or technology and politics.In your final year, you’ll write a dissertation. You’ll also choose from a range of optional units, giving you the freedom to explore topics that interest you and prepare you for your potential future career. Optional units may cover areas like economic crises, war and peace or electoral politics.

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

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22,800per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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A level : AAA - A*AB

Typical Offer:AAA or A*AB in three A levels.Contextual Offer:AAB in 3 three A levels.Alternative offers with additional study:AAB in three A levels plus additional study - please see the course pages on our website.

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University information

University of Bath

University of Bath

  • University League Table

    5th

  • Campus address

    University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 7AY, England

The university's community is made up of over 20,000 students. Around one-third come from outside the UK, representing 153 nationalities around the world.
The International Support Service offers an international orientation programme and mentoring scheme to help students settle into life in the UK.
University of Bath alumni can be found contributing positively in countries worldwide, and many continue their association with Bath long after graduation.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    11th out of 80 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 219
    169 78%

    15th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    84.0 84%

    5th

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.79 76%

    49th

    16

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