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Politics and International Relations BA (Hons)

University of Kent

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-24

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Politics is everywhere. It’s exciting, but also frustrating, messy and complex. This is your time to make a difference - reshape the world and your future in it. Bring your determination to us and we will give you the skills and confidence to make a change.OverviewMake 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.Reasons to study Politics and International Relations at Kent- Job-focused skills. Your course is designed in partnership with former graduates and employers to prepare you for the world of work.- Grow yourself. As your interests grow, add a year abroad, a year in industry, or a year in journalism, data analytics, computing or a language.- Your learning journey. Learn, develop and collaborate with our world-leading experts.- We know you. A close-knit learning community with fantastic student support to help you achieve your full potential.- Join a supportive and welcoming community on our Canterbury campus, in the heart of a historic city.What you’ll learn- You will leave Kent as a literate and numerate graduate, equipped with the skills to make a difference in the world. Our alumna Grace Couch recently received the "Rising Star" award in the Municipal Journal Achievement Awards 2022 for her work as Climate and Ecological Emergency Project Officer.- Understand our world today and its key political challenges. Stay up to date with what's happening globally, regionally and at the University by reading our School’s blog.- Make persuasive arguments - students in our Model United Nations programme practise diplomatic and public speaking skills by debating on world issues in the United Nation. This year, the KentMUN society hosted its own conference and attended conferences in Warwick, London and Brighton.- Understand how data and evidence are used and misused by governments, journalists and even academics.- Conduct independent research and become a knowledge creator. Specialise in your research after your undergraduate degree by studying a postgraduate research degree.- Acquire the transferable graduate skills that employers want—problem-solving, teamwork, communication, and data analytics. You will also have access to the Careers and Employability Service for advice on job hunting and interviews.

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

18,600per 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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University information

University of Kent

  • University League Table

    48th

  • Campus address

    University of Kent, Recruitment and Admissions Office, Registry, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7NZ, England

A range of scholarships for international students, including GREAT Scholarships for students from China, Ghana, Kenya, Malaysia, Pakistan or Thailand.
Kent offers globally recognised degrees, and has a diverse student community representing over 180 nationalities.
Kent provides excellent support for international students, including English language training and academic study support.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    47th out of 80 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 219
    120 56%

    43rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    61.0 61%

    52nd

    13
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.70 74%

    63rd

    18

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