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Politics & International Studies

Ulster University

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Course options

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Belfast Campus.

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Among other aims, our Politics and International Studies degree provides:A detailed knowledge and understanding of contemporary political analysisAn excellent training in social research methodsThe ability to apply theoretical perspectives and concepts to real-life problems, andAn appreciation of the complexity and diversity of political problems in society.The degree equips graduates for employment in a range of careers in the statutory, voluntary and private sectors.Our curriculum is based upon the research and scholarship of the staff team. We aim to encourage students to become research literate and have a strong understanding and appreciation of the research carried out within their discipline.Students are introduced to central questions driving political change across the world today and discover how academics, including their own lecturers, are trying to address them.

Tuition fees

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£ 17,490per year

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University information

Ulster University

Ulster University

Ulster University

  • University League Table

    47th

  • Campus address

    Belfast Campus., 2-24 York Street, Belfast, Belfast, BT15 1AP, United Kingdom

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Renowned for its warm welcome, Ulster attracts international students from over 70 countries across the globe and has over 250,000 alumni worldwide.
Ulster delivers a first-class UK university experience with the added benefit of being located in one of the UK's friendliest and most affordable locations.
An international student advisory team delivers a bespoke orientation programme and offers pastoral support to international students during their studies.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Politics

    70th out of 77 7

    72nd out of 103 9

  • Entry standards

    / Max 197
    112 57%

    41st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    44.0 44%

    69th

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.12 78%

    48th

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    113 56%

    39th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    44.0 44%

    97th

    7

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.16 79%

    38th

    4

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