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Politics and International Relations BA (Hons)

University of Nottingham

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    University Park Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

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. You also have the option to take a specialised quantitative methods pathway that includes training in data science, giving you an extra edge in the job market.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.

Tuition fees

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£ 21,500per year

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University information

University of Nottingham

University of Nottingham

  • University League Table

    30th

  • Campus address

    University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, England

Career-boosting opportunities including internships and work placements, exchange programmes, international campuses, and entrepreneurial support.
A range of prestigious international scholarships for high-achieving students from around the world.
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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    20th out of 79

  • Entry standards

    / Max 215
    149 69%

    23rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    82.0 82%

    15th

    3
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.11 78%

    32nd

    34

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