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Politics & International Studies

Ulster University

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Course options

3 options available

  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Belfast

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

A dynamic subject essential to understanding people, power and policies in a changing world. Among other aims, our Politics and International Studies degree provides: A detailed knowledge and understanding of contemporary political analysis An excellent training in social research methods The ability to apply theoretical perspectives and concepts to real-life problems, and An 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.Our Politics and International Studies course covers all the core areas of the discipline and offers a range of options focusing on theories and ideologies, international relations and the study of the politics of individual nation states. Our students gain the skills and ability to carry out independent research, to assess the merits of competing theories and explanations, to work as part of a team, and to effectively engage in policy debate with sensitivity to the views of others – all skills that are highly attractive to employers.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 16,320per year

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

University information

Ulster University

Ulster University

Ulster University

  • University League Table

    54th

  • Campus address

    Ulster University, Cromore Road, Coleraine, Northern Ireland, BT52 1SA, Northern Ireland

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Renowned for its warm welcome, Ulster attracts international students from over 70 countries across the globe and has over 245,000 alumni worldwide.
Ulster delivers a first-class UK university experience with the added benefit of being one of the UK's friendliest and most affordable locations.
An international student advisory team provides a tailored orientation programme. They also offer support to international students throughout their studies.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Politics

    63rd out of 74 9

    81st out of 101 29

  • Entry standards

    / Max 217
    116 54%

    48th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    60.0 60%

    65th

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    n/a

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    119 57%

    48th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    50.0 50%

    90th

    23

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.09 77%

    42nd

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